29493 ZIP Code — Williams, SC

Colleton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29493 is located in Williams, South Carolina, within Colleton County. It covers approximately 2.46 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29493

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 66 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29493 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.

232

population

2.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29493 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29493

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City	Status
Williams	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	2.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.0389
Longitude	-80.8385
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843/854

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$32,569

Per capita income

$88,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

40.9%

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	27.2%
18 and over	169	72.8%
65 and over	39	16.8%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.3%

Black or African American 35.8%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	140	60.3%
Black or African American	83	35.8%
Two or more races	9	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	65.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	22.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	9.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 15.0%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.0%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 64.5%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	29.5%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	21.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	47.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	15.0%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	3	3.8%
Female householder, no spouse	20	25.0%
Households with children under 18	32	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	36.3%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	11.0%
Married	51.1%	44.0%
Separated	2.2%	2.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.0%
Divorced	10.0%	27.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	7.0%
Kindergarten	2	3.5%
Elementary school	22	38.6%
High school	16	28.1%
College / grad school	13	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Transportation & utilities 19.7%

Public administration 14.5%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Professional & management 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	28.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	66.4

Poverty

All people 40.9%

Under 18 years 68.3%

18 and over 30.8%

Married-couple families 34.7%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	51.6%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	12.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.4%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	22.4%
Uninsured under 19	19.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	218	94.0%
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)	232	100.0%
Born in same state	232	100.0%
Born in different state	181	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	12.9%
Italian	9	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29493

What city is ZIP code 29493 in?

ZIP code 29493 is primarily assigned to Williams, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29493 in?

ZIP code 29493 falls within Colleton County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29493?

41% of residents in ZIP code 29493 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29493 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 29493 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29493?

The median home value in ZIP code 29493 is $88,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29493?

Health data for ZIP code 29493 shows elevated rates of diabetes (20%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29493 in?

ZIP code 29493 observes the EST timezone.