29580 ZIP Code — Nesmith, SC

Williamsburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29580 is located in Nesmith, South Carolina, within Williamsburg County. It covers approximately 76.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,130 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29580

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $46,577. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (21%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 29580 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,130

population

76.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29580 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29580

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29580. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nesmith	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29554 Hemingway (11.6 mi) 29510 Andrews (11.8 mi) 29556 Kingstree (12.8 mi) 29590 Salters (15.9 mi) 29555 Johnsonville (17.7 mi) 29518 Cades (18.3 mi) 29560 Lake City (19.2 mi) 29440 Georgetown (19.3 mi) 29564 Lane (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,130
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	76.10 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	33.6177
Longitude	-79.5708
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.2%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,130

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$46,577

Median household income

$18,007

Per capita income

$93,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

449

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	26.0%
18 and over	836	74.0%
65 and over	268	23.7%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 96.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,109	96.4%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.8%
Other race	21	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.2%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 36.4%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	36.4%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	0.8%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$46,577

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.0%

$50k–$100k 38.1%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	57.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	17.3%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.5%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.3%
Electricity	52.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Fuel oil	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	214	54.9%
Households with children under 18	132	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	48.7%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	34.6%
Married	39.6%	36.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	17.9%	20.4%
Divorced	11.8%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	11.4%
Kindergarten	27	12.8%
Elementary school	108	51.2%
High school	14	6.6%
College / grad school	38	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.6%

Transportation & utilities 24.9%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Professional & management 9.2%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Construction 1.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	4.5%
Sales & office	37.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	17.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.7%
High blood pressure	54.5%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	21.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.8%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.3%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	58.2%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,045	92.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,130	100.0%
Born in same state	1,130	100.0%
Born in different state	1,014	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	76.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29580

What city is ZIP code 29580 in?

ZIP code 29580 is primarily assigned to Nesmith, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29580 in?

ZIP code 29580 falls within Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29580 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 29580 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29580?

15% of residents in ZIP code 29580 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29580?

Health data for ZIP code 29580 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29580?

The median home value in ZIP code 29580 is $93,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 29580 in?

ZIP code 29580 observes the EST timezone.