29590 ZIP Code — Salters, SC

Williamsburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29590 is located in Salters, South Carolina, within Williamsburg County. It covers approximately 105.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29590

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 $58,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,939. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 29590 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,679

population

105.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29590 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29590

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salters	Acceptable
Salters	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29564 Lane (9 mi) 29556 Kingstree (9.2 mi) 29056 Greeleyville (9.9 mi) 29479 Saint Stephen (13.2 mi) 29510 Andrews (13.8 mi) 29518 Cades (15.5 mi) 29580 Nesmith (15.9 mi) 29111 New Zion (17.8 mi) 29431 Bonneau (18.1 mi) 29468 Pineville (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,679
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	105.43 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	33.5611
Longitude	-79.8379
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	56.2%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,679

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$38,939

Median household income

$15,749

Per capita income

$58,100

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

33.8%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,023

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

138

15–19

106

213

20–24

163

423

25–34

323

412

35–44

315

316

45–54

241

126

55–59

144

60–64

111

116

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	312	8.5%
18 and over	3,367	91.5%
65 and over	320	8.7%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.5%

White 16.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,959	79.5%
White	618	16.6%
Hispanic or Latino	45	1.2%
Other race	45	1.2%
Asian	22	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.5%
Two or more races	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	63.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	8.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
Median income	$38,939

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.0%

$50k–$100k 39.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,100
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	44.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	27.5%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	9.9%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	15.6%
Cohabiting couple	59	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	101	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	627	67.2%
Households with children under 18	167	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	272	29.2%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.1%	44.8%
Married	16.9%	13.8%
Separated	6.3%	13.5%
Widowed	2.4%	11.4%
Divorced	12.3%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	5.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	49	8.6%
High school	132	23.2%
College / grad school	359	63.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Professional & management 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Retail trade 8.1%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 33.8%

Under 18 years 22.8%

18 and over 35.4%

Married-couple families 44.5%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	18.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.7%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	27.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	12.2%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	67.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,510	95.4%
Spanish	153	4.4%
Other Indo-European	142	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,509	95.4%
Born in same state	3,420	93.0%
Born in different state	2,400	65.2%
Foreign born	89	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	170	4.6%
Not a US citizen	16	9.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	2.3%
German	56	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	1.5%
Italian	45	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.4%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29590

What city is ZIP code 29590 in?

ZIP code 29590 is primarily assigned to Salters, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29590 in?

ZIP code 29590 falls within Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29590?

34% of residents in ZIP code 29590 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29590?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29590 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 29590 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29590?

Health data for ZIP code 29590 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29590 in?

ZIP code 29590 observes the EST timezone.