29152 ZIP Code — Shaw Afb, SC

Sumter County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29152 is located in Shaw Afb, South Carolina, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 5.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,186 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29152

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Renters make up the majority at 98%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($43,491) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,186

population

5.10

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29152 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29152

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29152. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shaw Afb	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,186
Population density	429 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	5.10 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	33.9765
Longitude	-80.4601
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,186

Population

429

People per sq mi

23.2

Median age

$43,491

Median household income

$26,529

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,221

Median monthly rent

2.2%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

134

5–9

10–14

134

15–19

421

20–24

285

169

25–34

114

224

35–44

152

45–54

55–59

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	512	23.4%
18 and over	1,674	76.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	23.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 15%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,503	63.7%
Black or African American	353	15%
Two or more races	224	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	173	7.3%
Other race	58	2.5%
Asian	48	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	29.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 27.5%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	27.5%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$43,491

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 68.8%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,221
Owner occupied	2.2%
Renter occupied	97.8%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	24.0%
Large apartment buildings	15.3%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	58.0%
2000–2009	31.6%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	54.8%
3 or more	9.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	72.3%
Solar	1.4%
No fuel used	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	575	78.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	119	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	36	4.9%
Households with children under 18	208	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	12.9%
Married	59.2%	87.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	1.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 8.9%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	39.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	111	17.2%
Kindergarten	71	11.0%
Elementary school	197	30.5%
High school	35	5.4%
College / grad school	231	35.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.8%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Other services 14.5%

Professional & management 12.4%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Retail trade 7.9%

Construction 6.0%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.2%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.0%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.4

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	2.9%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	15.6%
High cholesterol	14.2%
Diabetes	2.9%
Heart disease	1.4%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	8.1%
Kidney disease	1.0%
Pulmonary disease	2.7%
Cancer	1.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	26.7%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	74.0%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	15.4%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,978	90.5%
Spanish	20	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.4%
Other languages	12	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,119	96.9%
Born in same state	2,032	93.0%
Born in different state	335	15.3%
Foreign born	87	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	67	3.1%
Not a US citizen	52	77.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	205	9.4%
Italian	178	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	2%
Polish	28	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29152

What city is ZIP code 29152 in?

ZIP code 29152 is primarily assigned to Shaw Afb, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29152 in?

ZIP code 29152 falls within Sumter County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29152 mostly rentals?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 29152 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29152?

The median household income in ZIP code 29152 is $43,491, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 29152?

ZIP code 29152 has an estimated population of 2,186 residents, with a density of 429 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29152 in?

ZIP code 29152 observes the EST timezone.