29481 ZIP Code — Smoaks, SC

Colleton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29481 is located in Smoaks, South Carolina, within Colleton County. It covers approximately 88.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29481

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 $93,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,763. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,527

population

88.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smoaks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29471 Reevesville (9.1 mi) 29432 Branchville (9.2 mi) 29475 Ruffin (10.5 mi) 29082 Lodge (11.1 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (12.7 mi) 29003 Bamberg (13.1 mi) 29477 Saint George (13.6 mi) 29488 Walterboro (15.1 mi) 29929 Islandton (16 mi) 29133 Rowesville (17.7 mi) 29018 Bowman (18.6 mi) 29038 Cope (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,527
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	88.21 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.1176
Longitude	-80.8058
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	69.7%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,527

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$42,763

Median household income

$21,247

Per capita income

$93,200

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

20.2%

Unemployment

652

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

35–44

140

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	425	27.8%
18 and over	1,102	72.2%
65 and over	307	20.1%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.9%

White 37.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	917	59.9%
White	572	37.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	1.2%
Two or more races	19	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$42,763

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.8%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,200
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	43.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	32.3%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	44.3%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	73.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	131	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	163	28.8%
Households with children under 18	126	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	246	43.5%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	28.7%
Married	45.6%	39.6%
Separated	1.5%	4.3%
Widowed	5.5%	17.6%
Divorced	17.3%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 63.2%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.1%
Kindergarten	7	1.7%
Elementary school	299	73.1%
High school	29	7.1%
College / grad school	53	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 7.3%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Public administration 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 2.6%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.7%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	34.8%
Uninsured under 19	64.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,439	94.2%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,527	100.0%
Born in same state	1,527	100.0%
Born in different state	1,241	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	63	4.1%
Italian	47	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	42	2.8%
Irish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29481

What city is ZIP code 29481 in?

ZIP code 29481 is primarily assigned to Smoaks, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29481 in?

ZIP code 29481 falls within Colleton County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29481?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29481 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 29481 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29481?

The median home value in ZIP code 29481 is $93,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29481?

Health data for ZIP code 29481 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29481 in?

ZIP code 29481 observes the EST timezone.