29104 ZIP Code — Mayesville, SC

Sumter County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29104 is located in Mayesville, South Carolina, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 65.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29104

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,250. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29104 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,464

population

65.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29104 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29104

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29104. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mayesville	Acceptable
Mayesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29153 Sumter (5.6 mi) 29080 Lynchburg (8 mi) 29051 Gable (11.6 mi) 29150 Sumter (12.1 mi) 29040 Dalzell (14.6 mi) 29010 Bishopville (14.8 mi) 29162 Turbeville (14.9 mi) 29069 Lamar (15.2 mi) 29114 Olanta (16.1 mi) 29001 Alcolu (16.4 mi) 29161 Timmonsville (17.1 mi) 29154 Sumter (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,464
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	65.86 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	34.0020
Longitude	-80.2083
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,464

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$52,250

Median household income

$21,196

Per capita income

$87,000

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

617

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

138

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	375	25.6%
18 and over	1,089	74.4%
65 and over	284	19.4%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.4%

White 29.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,030	70.4%
White	434	29.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 33.2%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	33.2%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$52,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.0%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,000
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	32.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	58	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	225	44.2%
Households with children under 18	178	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	46.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	44.4%
Married	49.6%	29.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	21.9%
Divorced	2.9%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	5.2%
Kindergarten	16	4.6%
Elementary school	223	63.9%
High school	69	19.8%
College / grad school	23	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Professional & management 14.3%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Retail trade 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 3.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 37.9%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	16.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	49.8%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	19.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,390	94.9%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,460	99.7%
Born in same state	1,455	99.4%
Born in different state	1,199	81.9%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	3.1%
Arab	14	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.3%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	82.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29104

What city is ZIP code 29104 in?

ZIP code 29104 is primarily assigned to Mayesville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29104 in?

ZIP code 29104 falls within Lee County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29104?

22% of residents in ZIP code 29104 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29104 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 29104 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29104 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 29104 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29104?

Health data for ZIP code 29104 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29104 in?

ZIP code 29104 observes the EST timezone.