29126 ZIP Code — Pomaria, SC

Newberry County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29126 is located in Pomaria, South Carolina, within Newberry County. It covers approximately 77.60 square miles and serves a population of 2,415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29126

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 $175,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($68,819) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

2,415

population

77.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29126 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29126

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pomaria	Acceptable
Pomaria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29065 Jenkinsville (8.9 mi) 29015 Blair (9.2 mi) 29075 Little Mountain (10 mi) 29127 Prosperity (11 mi) 29036 Chapin (13.7 mi) 29108 Newberry (13.8 mi) 29178 Whitmire (14.3 mi) 29063 Irmo (16.9 mi) 29031 Carlisle (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,415
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	77.60 sq mi
Water area	2.47 sq mi
Latitude	34.3281
Longitude	-81.4084
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	48.5%	54.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	14.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,415

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$68,819

Median household income

$41,169

Per capita income

$175,800

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

1,034

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

179

35–44

175

109

45–54

106

141

55–59

138

60–64

167

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	557	23.1%
18 and over	1,858	76.9%
65 and over	463	19.2%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Black or African American 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,125	86.2%
Black or African American	229	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	50	2%
Other race	47	1.9%
Two or more races	14	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	54.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	14.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 21.9%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	21.9%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$68,819

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 28.6%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,800
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.3%
Electricity	75.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	658	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	134	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	86	9.6%
Households with children under 18	365	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	307	34.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	13.6%
Married	59.8%	74.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	5.3%
Divorced	7.1%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	3.8%
Kindergarten	14	2.0%
Elementary school	299	43.8%
High school	136	19.9%
College / grad school	208	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Construction 11.9%

Other services 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.3%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,308	95.6%
Spanish	34	1.5%
Other Indo-European	34	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,411	99.8%
Born in same state	2,392	99.0%
Born in different state	1,887	78.1%
Foreign born	19	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	350	14.5%
Arab	301	12.5%
Italian	196	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.6%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29126

What city is ZIP code 29126 in?

ZIP code 29126 is primarily assigned to Pomaria, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29126 in?

ZIP code 29126 falls within Newberry County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29126 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 29126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29126?

The median home value in ZIP code 29126 is $175,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 29126?

ZIP code 29126 has an estimated population of 2,415 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29126?

The median household income in ZIP code 29126 is $68,819, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29126 in?

ZIP code 29126 observes the EST timezone.