29148 ZIP Code — Summerton, SC

Clarendon County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29148 is located in Summerton, South Carolina, within Clarendon County. It covers approximately 104.66 square miles and serves a population of 6,005 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29148

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 $134,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,417. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 29148 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,005

population

104.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summerton	Acceptable
Summerton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29163 Vance (9.6 mi) 29102 Manning (10.8 mi) 29142 Santee (11.2 mi) 29047 Elloree (12.3 mi) 29048 Eutawville (12.7 mi) 29125 Pinewood (12.8 mi) 29030 Cameron (15.7 mi) 29059 Holly Hill (16.4 mi) 29436 Cross (17.8 mi) 29468 Pineville (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,005
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	104.66 sq mi
Water area	70.47 sq mi
Latitude	33.5539
Longitude	-80.3647
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	57.7%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,005

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$50,417

Median household income

$27,876

Per capita income

$134,600

Median home value

$657

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

3,280

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

131

5–9

133

10–14

150

103

15–19

116

198

20–24

223

269

25–34

303

266

35–44

299

338

45–54

380

232

55–59

262

296

60–64

334

521

65–74

585

214

75–84

240

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	805	13.4%
18 and over	5,200	86.6%
65 and over	1,708	28.4%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.5%

White 41.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,314	54.5%
White	2,507	41.2%
Two or more races	150	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	80	1.3%
Other race	30	0.5%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$50,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,600
Median rent / month	$657
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	39.3%
Single-family detached	47.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	48.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	83.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,067	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	100	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	328	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	851	36.3%
Households with children under 18	469	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,162	49.5%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	36.5%
Married	47.8%	36.6%
Separated	1.4%	1.1%
Widowed	4.0%	15.3%
Divorced	10.3%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	141	14.0%
Kindergarten	58	5.8%
Elementary school	338	33.6%
High school	196	19.5%
College / grad school	272	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Construction 8.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Professional & management 6.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	51.8%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	19.8%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.3%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	539	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.0%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,758	95.9%
Spanish	26	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,960	99.3%
Born in same state	5,946	99.0%
Born in different state	4,065	67.7%
Foreign born	14	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	45	0.7%
Not a US citizen	12	26.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	405	6.7%
Arab	348	5.8%
Italian	287	4.8%
German	14	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.2%
Polish	13	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29148

What city is ZIP code 29148 in?

ZIP code 29148 is primarily assigned to Summerton, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29148 in?

ZIP code 29148 falls within Clarendon County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29148 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 29148 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29148 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 29148 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29148?

16% of residents in ZIP code 29148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29148?

The median home value in ZIP code 29148 is $134,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 29148 in?

ZIP code 29148 observes the EST timezone.