29593 ZIP Code — Society Hill, SC

Darlington County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29593 is located in Society Hill, South Carolina, within Darlington County. It covers approximately 76.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,990 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29593

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 $91,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $35,703. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29593 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,990

population

76.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29593 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29593

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29593. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Society Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29540 Darlington (5.2 mi) 29516 Blenheim (12.4 mi) 29532 Darlington (12.9 mi) 29550 Hartsville (13.4 mi) 29520 Cheraw (14.2 mi) 29584 Patrick (14.4 mi) 29512 Bennettsville (14.6 mi) 29596 Wallace (17.1 mi) 29501 Florence (17.6 mi) 29525 Clio (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,990
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	76.23 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	34.4653
Longitude	-79.8619
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	67.6%	60.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	25.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	11.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,990

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$35,703

Median household income

$18,704

Per capita income

$91,900

Median home value

$920

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

732

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

140

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

144

35–44

200

45–54

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	26.1%
18 and over	1,470	73.9%
65 and over	407	20.5%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%

Black or African American 31.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,284	63.6%
Black or African American	637	31.6%
Two or more races	63	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.4%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.6%	60.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	25.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	11.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.9%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	0.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$35,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.3%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,900
Median rent / month	$920
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	59.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	66.1%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Fuel oil	12.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	282	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	76	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	132	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	261	34.8%
Households with children under 18	236	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	39.8%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	41.3%
Married	51.8%	31.0%
Separated	2.6%	4.0%
Widowed	6.7%	15.7%
Divorced	7.7%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	39	7.5%
Elementary school	374	71.6%
High school	17	3.3%
College / grad school	92	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 18.1%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 15.8%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 6.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Construction 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	36.4%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 45.2%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	15.8%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,911	96.0%
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)	1,990	100.0%
Born in same state	1,990	100.0%
Born in different state	1,810	91.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	532	26.7%
Italian	304	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	4.2%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29593

What city is ZIP code 29593 in?

ZIP code 29593 is primarily assigned to Society Hill, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29593 in?

ZIP code 29593 falls within Darlington County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29593?

26% of residents in ZIP code 29593 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29593?

Health data for ZIP code 29593 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 29593 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 29593 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29593?

The median home value in ZIP code 29593 is $91,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 29593 in?

ZIP code 29593 observes the EST timezone.