29111 ZIP Code — New Zion, SC

Clarendon County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29111 is located in New Zion, South Carolina, within Clarendon County. It covers approximately 65.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29111

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,500. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29111 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,636

population

65.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29111 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29111

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Zion	Acceptable
New Zion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29001 Alcolu (6.7 mi) 29162 Turbeville (7.2 mi) 29051 Gable (8.6 mi) 29056 Greeleyville (11.1 mi) 29518 Cades (11.4 mi) 29114 Olanta (13.5 mi) 29102 Manning (14.5 mi) 29556 Kingstree (14.9 mi) 29560 Lake City (16.2 mi) 29080 Lynchburg (16.9 mi) 29590 Salters (17.8 mi) 29591 Scranton (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,636
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	65.42 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	33.7718
Longitude	-80.0154
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	35.8%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	8.3%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,636

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$74,500

Median household income

$33,848

Per capita income

$121,700

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

618

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

114

20–24

112

25–34

125

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	18.0%
18 and over	1,342	82.0%
65 and over	310	18.9%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.2%

Black or African American 38%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	941	56.2%
Black or African American	636	38%
Hispanic or Latino	37	2.2%
Other race	37	2.2%
Two or more races	22	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	8.3%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 1.7%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	1.7%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	23.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$74,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.6%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,700
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	29.6%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	17.3%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	78.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	5.0%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	237	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	73	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	205	37.8%
Households with children under 18	171	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	39.3%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	34.3%
Married	38.4%	39.2%
Separated	2.0%	3.5%
Widowed	9.0%	12.6%
Divorced	3.2%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	6.0%
Elementary school	133	40.1%
High school	152	45.8%
College / grad school	27	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Public administration 6.0%

Professional & management 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Information 3.6%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 16.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	19.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,584	96.8%
Spanish	16	1.0%
Other Indo-European	16	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,620	99.0%
Born in same state	1,620	99.0%
Born in different state	1,530	93.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	168	10.3%
French	90	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	4.2%
English	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29111

What city is ZIP code 29111 in?

ZIP code 29111 is primarily assigned to New Zion, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29111 in?

ZIP code 29111 falls within Clarendon County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29111 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 29111 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29111?

The median home value in ZIP code 29111 is $121,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 29111?

ZIP code 29111 has an estimated population of 1,636 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29111?

The median household income in ZIP code 29111 is $74,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29111 in?

ZIP code 29111 observes the EST timezone.