29146 ZIP Code — Springfield, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29146 is located in Springfield, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 60.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29146

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $32,279. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29146 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.

1,267

population

60.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29137 Salley (7.4 mi) 29853 Williston (9.4 mi) 29817 Blackville (9.5 mi) 29113 Norway (10.8 mi) 29107 Neeses (10.9 mi) 29164 Wagener (12.7 mi) 29856 Windsor (13.1 mi) 29112 North (14.2 mi) 29042 Denmark (14.9 mi) 29123 Pelion (18.3 mi) 29160 Swansea (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,267
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	60.00 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	33.4998
Longitude	-81.2884
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	62.4%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,267

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$32,279

Median household income

$21,763

Per capita income

$77,100

Median home value

$703

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

123

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	282	22.3%
18 and over	985	77.7%
65 and over	248	19.6%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.4%

White 28.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	892	70.4%
White	361	28.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$32,279

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.0%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,100
Median rent / month	$703
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	49.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	29.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	43.8%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	75.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	30.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	91	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	222	45.4%
Households with children under 18	116	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	194	39.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.5%	35.0%
Married	31.5%	28.1%
Separated	2.1%	11.0%
Widowed	3.1%	11.4%
Divorced	12.8%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 20.7%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	15.7%
Elementary school	87	50.6%
High school	55	32.0%
College / grad school	3	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 23.0%

Professional & management 10.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Public administration 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 49.6%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,154	91.1%
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)	1,267	100.0%
Born in same state	1,263	99.7%
Born in different state	1,106	87.3%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	4.6%
Italian	26	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	1.9%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29146

What city is ZIP code 29146 in?

ZIP code 29146 is primarily assigned to Springfield, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29146 in?

ZIP code 29146 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29146?

28% of residents in ZIP code 29146 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29146?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29146?

The median home value in ZIP code 29146 is $77,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29146?

Health data for ZIP code 29146 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29146 in?

ZIP code 29146 observes the EST timezone.