29163 ZIP Code — Vance, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29163 is located in Vance, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 32.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29163

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 $53,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($27,117) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (20%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29163 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,385

population

32.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29163 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29163

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29163. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vance	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29142 Santee (6 mi) 29059 Holly Hill (7.4 mi) 29048 Eutawville (8.1 mi) 29148 Summerton (9.6 mi) 29047 Elloree (10.4 mi) 29018 Bowman (12.5 mi) 29448 Harleyville (13.5 mi) 29030 Cameron (15.1 mi) 29436 Cross (15.3 mi) 29477 Saint George (19.3 mi) 29102 Manning (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,385
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	32.00 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	33.4292
Longitude	-80.4373
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	55.5%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,385

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$27,117

Median household income

$20,300

Per capita income

$53,800

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

17.2%

Unemployment

770

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

118

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	457	33.0%
18 and over	928	67.0%
65 and over	221	16.0%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 71%

White 20.4%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	998	71%
White	287	20.4%
Two or more races	87	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.4%
Other race	13	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	63.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	25.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	9.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 17.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 19.4%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	19.4%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$27,117

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.1%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,800
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	48.3%
Single-family detached	48.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	31.7%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.2%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	30.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	173	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.2%
Male householder, no spouse	142	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	137	30.2%
Households with children under 18	129	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	30.2%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.5%	29.1%
Married	32.7%	41.1%
Separated	1.3%	9.9%
Widowed	3.8%	14.0%
Divorced	11.7%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.2%
Kindergarten	56	12.7%
Elementary school	176	39.8%
High school	180	40.7%
College / grad school	29	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Construction 15.0%

Professional & management 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 7.3%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	6.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	30.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 20.2%

Female-led households 7.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.7%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	19.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.0%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	29.1%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.4%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,364	98.5%
Spanish	12	0.9%
Other Indo-European	12	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,375	99.3%
Born in same state	1,375	99.3%
Born in different state	1,070	77.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.7%
Not a US citizen	8	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	7%
French	78	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	0.3%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29163

What city is ZIP code 29163 in?

ZIP code 29163 is primarily assigned to Vance, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29163 in?

ZIP code 29163 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29163 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 29163 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29163?

8% 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 29163?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29163 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29163?

Health data for ZIP code 29163 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29163 in?

ZIP code 29163 observes the EST timezone.