29741 ZIP Code — Ruby, SC

Chesterfield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29741 is located in Ruby, South Carolina, within Chesterfield County. It covers approximately 37.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,824 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29741

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 $95,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,208. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29741 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,824

population

37.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29727 Mount Croghan (2.3 mi) 29709 Chesterfield (5.2 mi) 29718 Jefferson (10.3 mi) 29584 Patrick (12.5 mi) 29728 Pageland (12.8 mi) 28119 Morven (14.1 mi) 28133 Peachland (15.9 mi) 29520 Cheraw (17.2 mi) 29101 Mc Bee (17.8 mi) 28135 Polkton (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,824
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	37.04 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	34.7311
Longitude	-80.2024
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,824

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$44,208

Median household income

$24,545

Per capita income

$95,400

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

821

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

114

45–54

144

55–59

119

60–64

151

103

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	253	13.9%
18 and over	1,571	86.1%
65 and over	415	22.8%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Black or African American 28.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,174	61.3%
Black or African American	554	28.9%
Hispanic or Latino	92	4.8%
Other race	83	4.3%
Two or more races	13	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$44,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,400
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	58.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	88	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	318	41.6%
Households with children under 18	140	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	330	43.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	26.2%
Married	57.1%	37.3%
Separated	10.6%	4.4%
Widowed	6.1%	26.0%
Divorced	10.0%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 15.0%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	5.8%
Kindergarten	37	10.7%
Elementary school	116	33.5%
High school	95	27.5%
College / grad school	78	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Other services 12.3%

Construction 9.6%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Public administration 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.1%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 18.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,788	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,794	98.4%
Born in same state	1,794	98.4%
Born in different state	1,393	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.6%
Not a US citizen	30	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	218	12%
Italian	139	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29741

What city is ZIP code 29741 in?

ZIP code 29741 is primarily assigned to Ruby, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29741 in?

ZIP code 29741 falls within Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29741 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 29741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29741 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 29741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29741?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 29741?

The median home value in ZIP code 29741 is $95,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 29741 in?

ZIP code 29741 observes the EST timezone.