29123 ZIP Code — Pelion, SC

Lexington County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29123 is located in Pelion, South Carolina, within Lexington County. It covers approximately 68.12 square miles and serves a population of 7,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29123

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 $123,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,080. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29123 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,511

population

68.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29123 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29123

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelion	Acceptable
Pelion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29073 Lexington (9.8 mi) 29160 Swansea (9.8 mi) 29053 Gaston (9.9 mi) 29164 Wagener (11.9 mi) 29137 Salley (12.4 mi) 29112 North (12.9 mi) 29070 Leesville (13.1 mi) 29054 Gilbert (13.5 mi) 29072 Lexington (15.6 mi) 29105 Monetta (18.3 mi) 29146 Springfield (18.3 mi) 29107 Neeses (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,511
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	68.12 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	33.7634
Longitude	-81.2612
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	54.7%	39.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	21.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,511

Population

110

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$56,080

Median household income

$26,846

Per capita income

$123,500

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,615

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

274

Under 5

268

220

5–9

216

213

10–14

208

264

15–19

259

206

20–24

201

575

25–34

563

501

35–44

490

555

45–54

543

303

55–59

296

258

60–64

253

356

65–74

349

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,697	22.6%
18 and over	5,814	77.4%
65 and over	845	11.3%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Black or African American 4.1%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,534	82.8%
Two or more races	421	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	376	4.8%
Black or African American	326	4.1%
Other race	167	2.1%
Asian	47	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	39.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	21.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$56,080

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,500
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	42.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	56.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	30.0%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	84.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,533	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	268	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	463	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	525	18.8%
Households with children under 18	940	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	623	22.3%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	26.5%
Married	51.3%	55.1%
Separated	1.1%	3.4%
Widowed	2.0%	4.3%
Divorced	17.1%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	1.9%
Kindergarten	116	7.4%
Elementary school	665	42.7%
High school	489	31.4%
College / grad school	260	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.5%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 35.0%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	623	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,969	92.8%
Spanish	129	1.9%
Other Indo-European	106	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,255	96.6%
Born in same state	7,204	95.9%
Born in different state	5,055	67.3%
Foreign born	51	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	256	3.4%
Not a US citizen	75	29.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	971	12.9%
Arab	940	12.5%
Italian	908	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.6%
Polish	20	0.3%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29123

What city is ZIP code 29123 in?

ZIP code 29123 is primarily assigned to Pelion, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29123 in?

ZIP code 29123 falls within Lexington County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29123?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29123 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29123?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29123 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 29123 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29123?

The median home value in ZIP code 29123 is $123,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 29123 in?

ZIP code 29123 observes the EST timezone.