29162 ZIP Code — Turbeville, SC

Clarendon County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29162 is located in Turbeville, South Carolina, within Clarendon County. It covers approximately 33.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,420 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29162

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 $131,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,393. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 29162 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,420

population

33.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29162 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29162

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Turbeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29114 Olanta (6.6 mi) 29111 New Zion (7.2 mi) 29051 Gable (8.2 mi) 29080 Lynchburg (10.3 mi) 29001 Alcolu (10.4 mi) 29518 Cades (12 mi) 29591 Scranton (13.7 mi) 29560 Lake City (14.3 mi) 29104 Mayesville (14.9 mi) 29530 Coward (16.5 mi) 29161 Timmonsville (16.7 mi) 29056 Greeleyville (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,420
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	33.75 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.8749
Longitude	-79.9979
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	59.6%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,420

Population

101

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$58,393

Median household income

$20,203

Per capita income

$131,800

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

779

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

167

10–14

216

15–19

115

252

20–24

133

264

25–34

140

464

35–44

246

249

45–54

132

55–59

60–64

180

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	651	19.0%
18 and over	2,769	81.0%
65 and over	496	14.5%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.5%

Black or African American 40%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,987	57.5%
Black or African American	1,380	40%
Two or more races	51	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$58,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.8%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,800
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	32.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	81.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	0.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	43	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	89	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	266	31.4%
Households with children under 18	296	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	315	37.2%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.2%	27.0%
Married	25.3%	48.0%
Separated	2.2%	2.1%
Widowed	3.2%	10.5%
Divorced	4.2%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	3.1%
Kindergarten	11	1.9%
Elementary school	304	52.4%
High school	181	31.2%
College / grad school	66	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Construction 13.7%

Retail trade 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Professional & management 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.3%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,269	95.6%
Spanish	31	0.9%
Other Indo-European	24	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,390	99.1%
Born in same state	3,386	99.0%
Born in different state	2,655	77.6%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	30	0.9%
Not a US citizen	2	6.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	290	8.5%
Italian	256	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	209	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.8%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29162

What city is ZIP code 29162 in?

ZIP code 29162 is primarily assigned to Turbeville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29162 in?

ZIP code 29162 falls within Clarendon County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29162?

10% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 29162?

20% of residents in ZIP code 29162 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29162 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29162 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29162?

The median home value in ZIP code 29162 is $131,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 29162 in?

ZIP code 29162 observes the EST timezone.