29133 ZIP Code — Rowesville, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29133 is located in Rowesville, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 57.09 square miles and serves a population of 909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29133

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,000. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29133 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

909
population
57.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29133 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29133

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City Status
Rowesville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
29039 Cordova (6.9 mi) 29432 Branchville (8.7 mi) 29115 Orangeburg (8.7 mi) 29117 Orangeburg (8.9 mi) 29038 Cope (10 mi) 29018 Bowman (10.5 mi) 29003 Bamberg (11.9 mi) 29118 Orangeburg (14.5 mi) 29471 Reevesville (15.4 mi) 29030 Cameron (16.8 mi) 29047 Elloree (17 mi) 29142 Santee (17.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 909
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 57.09 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 33.3740
Longitude -80.8055
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 78.8% 63.5% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 18.7% 25.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 2.4% 9.9% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

909
Population
16
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$40,000
Median household income
$20,556
Per capita income
$110,000
Median home value
$690
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
Unemployment
311
Housing units
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
27
37
5–9
42
52
10–14
61
17
15–19
19
25
20–24
29
32
25–34
37
58
35–44
66
22
45–54
25
35
55–59
41
50
60–64
57
48
65–74
55
15
75–84
17
9
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827229.9%
18 and over63770.1%
65 and over15416.9%
Median age37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.6%
Black or African American 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Other race 4.1%
GroupCount%
White48951.6%
Black or African American38140.2%
Hispanic or Latino394.1%
Other race394.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 78.8% 63.5% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 18.7% 25.0% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 2.4% 9.9% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 5.1%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 8.8%
$15k–$25k 13.9%
$25k–$35k 20.0%
$35k–$50k 19.4%
$50k–$75k 7.0%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 3.9%
$150k–$200k 10.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k8.8%
$15k–$25k13.9%
$25k–$35k20.0%
$35k–$50k19.4%
$50k–$75k7.0%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k3.9%
$150k–$200k10.6%
Median income$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%
$50k–$100k 24.1%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 17.7%
$200k–$300k 5.2%
$300k–$500k 12.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,000
Median rent / month$690
Owner occupied75.5%
Renter occupied24.5%
Vacant15.8%
Single-family detached61.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.5%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.93

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.1%
2000–200912.0%
1990–199911.5%
1980–198917.9%
1970–197911.7%
1960–196913.0%
1950–195914.3%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier10.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms16.6%
3 bedrooms63.5%
4 bedrooms15.3%
5+ bedrooms1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle18.5%
1 vehicle12.4%
2 vehicles36.4%
3 or more32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.1%
Electricity81.5%
Propane / LP gas8.8%
Wood0.3%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15346.4%
Cohabiting couple72.1%
Male householder, no spouse4513.6%
Female householder, no spouse12537.9%
Households with children under 1810230.9%
Households with seniors (65+)13641.2%
Average household size2.74

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.0%22.0%
Married47.1%43.2%
Separated2.3%4.5%
Widowed0.6%20.1%
Divorced11.0%10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%
Some HS, no diploma 20.8%
HS graduate 37.4%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate / professional 1.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.4%
Bachelor's or higher9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3112.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school19274.4%
High school3011.6%
College / grad school51.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%
Education & healthcare 21.8%
Transportation & utilities 12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%
Finance & real estate 9.9%
Professional & management 7.8%
Retail trade 5.1%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Other services 1.7%
Construction 1.0%
Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.9%
Service34.4%
Sales & office4.1%
Natural resources & construction4.8%
Production & transportation26.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector93.5%
Government3.7%
Self-employed2.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.8%
Carpool21.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.1%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)23.9

Poverty

All people 15.5%
Under 18 years 21.0%
18 and over 13.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.9%
Retirement income38.8%
Supplemental Security10.3%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP21.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.0%
High blood pressure44.7%
High cholesterol37.5%
Diabetes16.7%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis30.1%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.7%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.3%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health21.3%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health14.0%
No health insurance18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.4%
Visited dentist60.1%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss20.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans487.5%
Disability%
Any disability20.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years25.5%
65 and over42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance39.6%
Public insurance60.4%
No insurance9.7%
Uninsured under 197.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only85994.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)88096.8%
Born in same state87396.0%
Born in different state78686.5%
Foreign born70.8%
Naturalized citizen293.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab899.8%
French40.4%
AncestryCount%
Italian20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.3%
Internet access78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29133

What city is ZIP code 29133 in?

ZIP code 29133 is primarily assigned to Rowesville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29133 in?

ZIP code 29133 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29133 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 29133 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29133?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29133?

16% of residents in ZIP code 29133 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29133?

The median home value in ZIP code 29133 is $110,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29133 in?

ZIP code 29133 observes the EST timezone.

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