29128 ZIP Code — Rembert, SC

Sumter County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29128 is located in Rembert, South Carolina, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 107.12 square miles and serves a population of 3,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29128

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 $97,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,121. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 49% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29128 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,891

population

107.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29128 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29128

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29128. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rembert	Acceptable
Rembert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29040 Dalzell (3 mi) 29153 Sumter (13.4 mi) 29154 Sumter (13.8 mi) 29078 Lugoff (14.7 mi) 29150 Sumter (15.9 mi) 29010 Bishopville (16 mi) 29044 Eastover (16.1 mi) 29168 Wedgefield (16.9 mi) 29104 Mayesville (17.4 mi) 29020 Camden (17.7 mi) 29045 Elgin (19.7 mi) 29032 Cassatt (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,891
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	107.12 sq mi
Water area	1.55 sq mi
Latitude	34.0700
Longitude	-80.5018
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	66.2%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,891

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$39,121

Median household income

$20,722

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,569

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

339

25–34

283

292

35–44

244

292

45–54

245

55–59

202

60–64

169

317

65–74

265

75–84

109

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	566	14.5%
18 and over	3,325	85.5%
65 and over	949	24.4%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.2%

White 22.3%

Asian 2.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,856	73.2%
White	870	22.3%
Asian	90	2.3%
Two or more races	36	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	30	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.2%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.6%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.6%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$39,121

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	50.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	84.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	547	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	45	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	322	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	619	40.4%
Households with children under 18	217	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	699	45.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	39.5%
Married	32.7%	36.4%
Separated	5.7%	0.6%
Widowed	7.2%	18.0%
Divorced	8.4%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 17.0%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	7.7%
Kindergarten	11	1.8%
Elementary school	324	53.0%
High school	177	29.0%
College / grad school	52	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Construction 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 39.2%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	24.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,811	97.9%
Spanish	31	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,805	97.8%
Born in same state	3,779	97.1%
Born in different state	3,113	80.0%
Foreign born	26	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	86	2.2%
Not a US citizen	81	94.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	160	4.1%
Arab	157	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	2.3%
English	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	75.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29128

What city is ZIP code 29128 in?

ZIP code 29128 is primarily assigned to Rembert, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29128 in?

ZIP code 29128 falls within Sumter County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29128?

25% of residents in ZIP code 29128 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29128 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 29128 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29128?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29128?

Health data for ZIP code 29128 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29128 in?

ZIP code 29128 observes the EST timezone.