29118 ZIP Code — Orangeburg, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29118 is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 76.63 square miles and serves a population of 16,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29118

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $54,599. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 29118 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,051

population

76.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29118 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29118

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orangeburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29117 Orangeburg (5.6 mi) 29115 Orangeburg (6 mi) 29039 Cordova (11.3 mi) 29135 Saint Matthews (11.6 mi) 29107 Neeses (12.5 mi) 29112 North (12.8 mi) 29133 Rowesville (14.5 mi) 29030 Cameron (14.7 mi) 29038 Cope (15.4 mi) 29160 Swansea (16 mi) 29113 Norway (17.1 mi) 29047 Elloree (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,051
Population density	209 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	76.63 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	33.5712
Longitude	-80.8916
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	53.5%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

16,051

Population

209

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$54,599

Median household income

$28,326

Per capita income

$163,000

Median home value

$937

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

4,733

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

429

Under 5

508

341

5–9

404

601

10–14

711

556

15–19

657

561

20–24

663

869

25–34

1,029

874

35–44

1,035

962

45–54

1,139

349

55–59

414

410

60–64

485

819

65–74

970

351

75–84

416

228

85+

270

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,461	21.6%
18 and over	12,590	78.4%
65 and over	3,054	19.0%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62%

White 32.1%

Asian 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,071	62%
White	5,214	32.1%
Asian	330	2%
Hispanic or Latino	182	1.1%
Other race	173	1.1%
Two or more races	140	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	123	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$54,599

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 24.9%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,000
Median rent / month	$937
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.6%
Electricity	84.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,564	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	387	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	729	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,392	39.4%
Households with children under 18	1,896	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,114	34.8%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	40.3%
Married	48.6%	38.8%
Separated	3.3%	3.7%
Widowed	3.6%	11.8%
Divorced	6.1%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 18.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	190	4.6%
Kindergarten	62	1.5%
Elementary school	1,450	35.4%
High school	1,291	31.5%
College / grad school	1,104	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 19.8%

Retail trade 16.4%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Other services 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 33.4%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	953	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,114	94.2%
Spanish	913	6.0%
Other Indo-European	813	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.1%
Other languages	49	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,610	97.3%
Born in same state	15,474	96.4%
Born in different state	11,759	73.3%
Foreign born	136	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	441	2.7%
Not a US citizen	229	51.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	605	3.8%
French	557	3.5%
Italian	262	1.6%
English	55	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	0.3%
Norwegian	10	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29118

What city is ZIP code 29118 in?

ZIP code 29118 is primarily assigned to Orangeburg, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29118 in?

ZIP code 29118 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29118?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29118 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29118 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 29118 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29118?

The median home value in ZIP code 29118 is $163,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 29118?

ZIP code 29118 has an estimated population of 16,051 residents, with a density of 209 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29118 in?

ZIP code 29118 observes the EST timezone.