29943 ZIP Code — Tillman, SC

Jasper County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29943 is located in Tillman, South Carolina, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 27.91 square miles and serves a population of 515 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29943

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,500.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 29943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

515

population

27.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tillman	Acceptable
Tillman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29934 Pineland (9.8 mi) 29936 Ridgeland (10 mi) 31303 Clyo (10.9 mi) 31326 Rincon (13.2 mi) 31329 Springfield (13.2 mi) 29922 Garnett (14.6 mi) 29927 Hardeeville (15.9 mi) 29909 Okatie (16.4 mi) 29918 Estill (17.1 mi) 31312 Guyton (18.3 mi) 29941 Sheldon (19.1 mi) 29916 Early Branch (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	515
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	27.91 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.4652
Longitude	-81.1224
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	76.1%	58.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	27.3%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

515

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

Median household income

$20,006

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

35.3%

Unemployment

213

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	97	18.8%
18 and over	418	81.2%
65 and over	97	18.8%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.3%

Black or African American 48.7%

Group	Count	%
White	264	51.3%
Black or African American	251	48.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.1%	58.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	27.3%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.1%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 42.0%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 34.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	42.0%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	34.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	29.6%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	22.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.3%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.0%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	81.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	30	17.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	144	82.8%
Households with children under 18	30	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	55.7%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.4%	0.0%
Married	8.9%	18.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.2%	55.1%
Divorced	11.5%	26.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 71.3%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	25.8%
High school	72	74.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.5%

Retail trade 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.3%

Construction 8.0%

Public administration 7.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	26.2%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	32.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	19.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.3%
65 and over	58.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.7%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	28.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	515	100.0%
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)	515	100.0%
Born in same state	500	97.1%
Born in different state	341	66.2%
Foreign born	15	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	164	31.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29943

What city is ZIP code 29943 in?

ZIP code 29943 is primarily assigned to Tillman, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29943 in?

ZIP code 29943 falls within Jasper County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29943 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 29943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29943?

11% 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 29943 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 29943 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29943?

Health data for ZIP code 29943 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29943 in?

ZIP code 29943 observes the EST timezone.