29178 ZIP Code — Whitmire, SC

Newberry County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29178 is located in Whitmire, South Carolina, within Newberry County. It covers approximately 144.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/839.

About ZIP code 29178

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,064. 47% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29178 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,389
population
144.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29178 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29178

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City Status
Whitmire Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
29031 Carlisle (11.9 mi) 29379 Union (13.9 mi) 29325 Clinton (14 mi) 29015 Blair (14.2 mi) 29126 Pomaria (14.3 mi) 29108 Newberry (15.6 mi) 29351 Joanna (15.6 mi) 29321 Buffalo (18.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,389
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 144.08 sq mi
Water area 0.48 sq mi
Latitude 34.4866
Longitude -81.5710
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 803/839
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.5% 54.0% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 31.6% 28.6% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 14.8% 18.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 2.7% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,389
Population
24
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$55,064
Median household income
$26,147
Per capita income
$68,000
Median home value
$733
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,606
Housing units
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
79
Under 5
77
121
5–9
117
52
10–14
50
99
15–19
97
56
20–24
55
188
25–34
183
288
35–44
280
164
45–54
159
105
55–59
103
194
60–64
189
264
65–74
256
95
75–84
93
13
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862418.4%
18 and over2,76581.6%
65 and over73321.6%
Median age44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.1%
Black or African American 26.1%
Two or more races 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White2,28967.1%
Black or African American89126.1%
Two or more races1925.6%
Hispanic or Latino200.6%
Other race160.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.5% 54.0% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 31.6% 28.6% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 14.8% 18.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 2.7% 5.1%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 7.5%
$15k–$25k 18.6%
$25k–$35k 11.6%
$35k–$50k 7.3%
$50k–$75k 25.1%
$75k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 10.1%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k7.5%
$15k–$25k18.6%
$25k–$35k11.6%
$35k–$50k7.3%
$50k–$75k25.1%
$75k–$100k11.2%
$100k–$150k10.1%
$150k–$200k3.3%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$55,064

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%
$50k–$100k 41.0%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 2.7%
$300k–$500k 1.2%
$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$68,000
Median rent / month$733
Owner occupied81.6%
Renter occupied18.4%
Vacant22.1%
Single-family detached74.4%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes21.2%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20091.8%
1990–199919.2%
1980–198912.7%
1970–197911.4%
1960–196912.0%
1950–195925.7%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier10.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms33.8%
3 bedrooms44.6%
4 bedrooms16.8%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.6%
1 vehicle30.0%
2 vehicles35.9%
3 or more24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas31.1%
Electricity53.3%
Propane / LP gas8.8%
Fuel oil2.2%
Wood4.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67146.0%
Cohabiting couple805.5%
Male householder, no spouse33823.2%
Female householder, no spouse37025.4%
Households with children under 1838126.1%
Households with seniors (65+)50734.7%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.8%20.3%
Married60.4%44.5%
Separated1.6%4.8%
Widowed0.7%15.9%
Divorced16.5%14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%
Some HS, no diploma 12.9%
HS graduate 39.1%
Some college, no degree 12.6%
Associate's degree 14.6%
Bachelor's degree 10.5%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.2%
Bachelor's or higher15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool7611.6%
Kindergarten11217.0%
Elementary school22133.6%
High school18227.7%
College / grad school6610.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%
Manufacturing 21.0%
Retail trade 14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Public administration 5.1%
Construction 3.9%
Other services 3.9%
Professional & management 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.4%
Service19.7%
Sales & office11.6%
Natural resources & construction8.9%
Production & transportation31.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.7%
Government14.7%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.3%
Carpool12.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home0.6%
Other means4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)29.9

Poverty

All people 13.8%
Under 18 years 1.8%
18 and over 16.5%
Married-couple families 8.2%
Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.2%
Retirement income16.0%
Supplemental Security12.5%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.5%
High blood pressure44.3%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes15.3%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis33.4%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.2%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.6%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.1%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health21.4%
Poor mental health16.0%
Poor physical health14.5%
No health insurance19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.6%
Visited dentist60.2%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss21.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1786.4%
Disability%
Any disability20.1%
Under 188.7%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.8%
Public insurance45.9%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 194.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,23395.4%
Spanish391.2%
Other Indo-European200.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,35298.9%
Born in same state3,35298.9%
Born in different state2,82783.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen371.1%
Not a US citizen1745.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian43612.9%
Arab2878.5%
AncestryCount%
French2136.3%
English150.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.1%
Internet access93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29178

What city is ZIP code 29178 in?

ZIP code 29178 is primarily assigned to Whitmire, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29178 in?

ZIP code 29178 falls within Newberry County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29178 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 29178 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29178 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 29178 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29178?

The median home value in ZIP code 29178 is $68,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29178?

Health data for ZIP code 29178 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29178 in?

ZIP code 29178 observes the EST timezone.

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