29475 ZIP Code — Ruffin, SC

Colleton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29475 is located in Ruffin, South Carolina, within Colleton County. It covers approximately 97.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29475

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 $78,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,318. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 29475 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,324

population

97.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29475 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29475

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29475. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruffin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29488 Walterboro (7.6 mi) 29929 Islandton (8.4 mi) 29481 Smoaks (10.5 mi) 29082 Lodge (10.6 mi) 29944 Varnville (15 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (15.6 mi) 29924 Hampton (16.8 mi) 29471 Reevesville (17.2 mi) 29474 Round O (17.7 mi) 29911 Brunson (19.1 mi) 29916 Early Branch (19.4 mi) 29432 Branchville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,324
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	97.73 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	32.9660
Longitude	-80.8167
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843/854

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.7%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,324

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$42,318

Median household income

$26,534

Per capita income

$78,400

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,034

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

205

25–34

185

192

35–44

172

45–54

55–59

60–64

243

65–74

218

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	19.3%
18 and over	1,875	80.7%
65 and over	573	24.7%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.4%

Black or African American 33.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,379	56.4%
Black or African American	824	33.7%
Hispanic or Latino	121	4.9%
Two or more races	121	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.7%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 28.1%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	28.1%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$42,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.9%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,400
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	51.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	26.2%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	55.6%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	357	34.9%
Cohabiting couple	45	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	301	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	319	31.2%
Households with children under 18	182	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	49.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	21.7%
Married	34.9%	45.4%
Separated	1.4%	2.0%
Widowed	1.1%	27.4%
Divorced	20.0%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	5.5%
Kindergarten	54	12.4%
Elementary school	305	70.0%
High school	23	5.3%
College / grad school	30	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Other services 14.9%

Professional & management 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Public administration 4.0%

Construction 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	16.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,242	96.5%
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)	2,324	100.0%
Born in same state	2,313	99.5%
Born in different state	1,679	72.2%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	350	15.1%
Arab	206	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29475

What city is ZIP code 29475 in?

ZIP code 29475 is primarily assigned to Ruffin, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29475 in?

ZIP code 29475 falls within Colleton County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29475 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 29475 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29475 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 29475 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29475?

16% of residents in ZIP code 29475 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29475?

The median home value in ZIP code 29475 is $78,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 29475 in?

ZIP code 29475 observes the EST timezone.