29379 ZIP Code — Union, SC

Union County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29379 is located in Union, South Carolina, within Union County. It covers approximately 242.68 square miles and serves a population of 17,380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29379

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 $96,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $41,200. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 29379 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,380

population

242.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29379

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29321 Buffalo (6.4 mi) 29353 Jonesville (9 mi) 29395 Jonesville (11.2 mi) 29031 Carlisle (12.4 mi) 29178 Whitmire (13.9 mi) 29374 Pauline (14.2 mi) 29335 Enoree (14.8 mi) 29372 Pacolet (16.1 mi) 29325 Clinton (17.4 mi) 29302 Spartanburg (18.6 mi) 29742 Sharon (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,380
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	242.68 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	34.6802
Longitude	-81.6387
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	30.3%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	10.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,380

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$41,200

Median household income

$26,899

Per capita income

$96,600

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

6,063

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

467

Under 5

523

446

5–9

501

426

10–14

477

426

15–19

477

476

20–24

533

1,048

25–34

1,174

747

35–44

838

1,069

45–54

1,199

714

55–59

800

601

60–64

674

1,016

65–74

1,140

562

75–84

629

197

85+

220

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,376	19.4%
18 and over	14,004	80.6%
65 and over	3,764	21.7%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Black or African American 31.5%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,851	62%
Black or African American	5,509	31.5%
Two or more races	920	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	114	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.2%
Asian	37	0.2%
Other race	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	58.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	30.3%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	10.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$41,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,600
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.8%
Electricity	56.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,987	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	268	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,497	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,992	38.6%
Households with children under 18	2,062	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,638	34.1%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	32.7%
Married	46.3%	39.8%
Separated	3.8%	3.9%
Widowed	5.6%	13.6%
Divorced	12.3%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	5.7%
Kindergarten	260	8.5%
Elementary school	1,471	48.3%
High school	670	22.0%
College / grad school	469	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 9.1%

Other services 6.8%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Construction 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 24.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,285	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,390	94.3%
Spanish	112	0.7%
Other Indo-European	92	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,135	98.6%
Born in same state	17,024	98.0%
Born in different state	14,041	80.8%
Foreign born	111	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	245	1.4%
Not a US citizen	117	47.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,464	8.4%
Italian	1,360	7.8%
French	1,123	6.5%
English	33	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.1%
German	8	0%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29379

What city is ZIP code 29379 in?

ZIP code 29379 is primarily assigned to Union, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29379 in?

ZIP code 29379 falls within Union County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29379?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29379 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29379?

14% 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 29379 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 29379 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29379?

The median home value in ZIP code 29379 is $96,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 29379 in?

ZIP code 29379 observes the EST timezone.