29108 ZIP Code — Newberry, SC

Newberry County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29108 is located in Newberry, South Carolina, within Newberry County. It covers approximately 210.24 square miles and serves a population of 19,857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29108

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $51,180. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29108 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,857

population

210.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29108 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29108

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29108. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newberry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29145 Silverstreet (7.2 mi) 29127 Prosperity (9.4 mi) 29351 Joanna (13.2 mi) 29126 Pomaria (13.8 mi) 29037 Chappells (14.1 mi) 29178 Whitmire (15.6 mi) 29075 Little Mountain (16.9 mi) 29325 Clinton (17.6 mi) 29138 Saluda (18.8 mi) 29370 Mountville (19.1 mi) 29036 Chapin (19.2 mi) 29332 Cross Hill (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,857
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	210.24 sq mi
Water area	1.81 sq mi
Latitude	34.2685
Longitude	-81.6393
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	59.5%	54.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	14.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

19,857

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$51,180

Median household income

$28,596

Per capita income

$114,700

Median home value

$849

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

6,262

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

521

Under 5

571

559

5–9

614

630

10–14

692

766

15–19

840

871

20–24

957

1,151

25–34

1,264

934

35–44

1,025

1,191

45–54

1,307

550

55–59

603

655

60–64

719

941

65–74

1,033

506

75–84

556

191

85+

210

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,328	21.8%
18 and over	15,529	78.2%
65 and over	3,437	17.3%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.2%

Black or African American 36.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Other race 5.8%

Two or more races 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,500	43.2%
Black or African American	7,965	36.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,133	9.7%
Other race	1,271	5.8%
Two or more races	994	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	100	0.5%
Asian	27	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.5%	54.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	14.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$51,180

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,700
Median rent / month	$849
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	0.8%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,976	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	563	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,292	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,605	35.0%
Households with children under 18	2,349	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,449	32.9%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	39.8%
Married	47.2%	35.6%
Separated	3.6%	3.2%
Widowed	2.8%	9.6%
Divorced	8.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	1.0%
Kindergarten	343	6.8%
Elementary school	2,024	40.0%
High school	962	19.0%
College / grad school	1,679	33.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Other services 9.8%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Construction 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 35.0%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,165	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,765	94.5%
Spanish	1,221	6.5%
Other Indo-European	1,013	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	55	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,228	91.8%
Born in same state	17,584	88.6%
Born in different state	14,052	70.8%
Foreign born	644	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,629	8.2%
Not a US citizen	235	14.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,200	6%
French	1,180	5.9%
Italian	420	2.1%
German	64	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	51	0.3%
Polish	32	0.2%
Irish	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29108

What city is ZIP code 29108 in?

ZIP code 29108 is primarily assigned to Newberry, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29108 in?

ZIP code 29108 falls within Newberry County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29108?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29108 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29108 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 29108 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29108?

The median home value in ZIP code 29108 is $114,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 29108?

ZIP code 29108 has an estimated population of 19,857 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29108 in?

ZIP code 29108 observes the EST timezone.