29142 ZIP Code — Santee, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29142 is located in Santee, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 50.91 square miles and serves a population of 4,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29142

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 $154,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,739. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29142 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,907

population

50.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santee	Acceptable
Santee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29047 Elloree (4.8 mi) 29163 Vance (6 mi) 29030 Cameron (9.4 mi) 29018 Bowman (10.5 mi) 29148 Summerton (11.2 mi) 29059 Holly Hill (11.6 mi) 29048 Eutawville (14.1 mi) 29448 Harleyville (16.8 mi) 29133 Rowesville (17.2 mi) 29125 Pinewood (17.9 mi) 29117 Orangeburg (18.5 mi) 29115 Orangeburg (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,907
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	50.91 sq mi
Water area	6.51 sq mi
Latitude	33.4688
Longitude	-80.5297
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	62.8%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,907

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$50,739

Median household income

$25,976

Per capita income

$154,600

Median home value

$962

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,912

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

137

5–9

123

149

10–14

192

152

15–19

194

220

20–24

281

161

25–34

206

191

35–44

244

235

45–54

302

147

55–59

189

133

60–64

171

317

65–74

406

184

75–84

235

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	998	20.3%
18 and over	3,909	79.7%
65 and over	1,277	26.0%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 65.8%

White 29.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,235	65.8%
White	1,441	29.3%
Two or more races	141	2.9%
Asian	77	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.1%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$50,739

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,600
Median rent / month	$962
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	89.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	857	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	295	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	718	37.8%
Households with children under 18	448	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	845	44.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	44.5%
Married	53.5%	37.6%
Separated	2.9%	1.1%
Widowed	2.5%	11.2%
Divorced	8.6%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	1.2%
Kindergarten	98	7.5%
Elementary school	388	29.8%
High school	293	22.5%
College / grad school	507	38.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.4%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Professional & management 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Construction 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 39.7%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	19.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.3%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	250	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,663	95.0%
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)	4,887	99.6%
Born in same state	4,887	99.6%
Born in different state	3,595	73.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	15.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	181	3.7%
French	158	3.2%
Arab	149	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	0.4%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29142

What city is ZIP code 29142 in?

ZIP code 29142 is primarily assigned to Santee, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29142 in?

ZIP code 29142 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29142 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 29142 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29142 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 29142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29142?

19% of residents in ZIP code 29142 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29142 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29142 in?

ZIP code 29142 observes the EST timezone.