29853 ZIP Code — Williston, SC

Barnwell County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29853 is located in Williston, South Carolina, within Barnwell County. It covers approximately 121.45 square miles and serves a population of 6,205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29853

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 $102,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $43,934. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,205

population

121.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williston	Acceptable
Williston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29817 Blackville (7.5 mi) 29856 Windsor (7.7 mi) 29146 Springfield (9.4 mi) 29137 Salley (13.8 mi) 29812 Barnwell (13.8 mi) 29808 Aiken (16.1 mi) 29042 Denmark (16.2 mi) 29113 Norway (16.2 mi) 29809 New Ellenton (16.4 mi) 29164 Wagener (16.8 mi) 29803 Aiken (16.9 mi) 29107 Neeses (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,205
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	121.45 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	33.4060
Longitude	-81.4072
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	11.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,205

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$43,934

Median household income

$25,965

Per capita income

$102,000

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

2,412

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

151

Under 5

156

169

5–9

175

181

10–14

187

309

15–19

319

172

20–24

178

309

25–34

319

364

35–44

376

371

45–54

383

271

55–59

281

222

60–64

229

355

65–74

367

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,395	22.5%
18 and over	4,810	77.5%
65 and over	1,083	17.5%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.2%

Black or African American 39.8%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,616	58.2%
Black or African American	2,471	39.8%
Two or more races	118	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	11.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.5%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.5%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$43,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,000
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.5%
Electricity	77.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	882	32.6%
Cohabiting couple	83	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	648	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,093	40.4%
Households with children under 18	670	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	730	27.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	29.8%
Married	38.9%	36.3%
Separated	0.7%	1.0%
Widowed	8.2%	17.4%
Divorced	8.3%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	2.8%
Kindergarten	87	7.2%
Elementary school	446	36.8%
High school	477	39.4%
College / grad school	167	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Other services 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	31.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	5.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	475	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,898	95.1%
Spanish	33	0.6%
Other Indo-European	33	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,143	99.0%
Born in same state	6,135	98.9%
Born in different state	3,856	62.1%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	62	1.0%
Not a US citizen	32	51.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	906	14.6%
French	490	7.9%
Italian	272	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.4%
Polish	12	0.2%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29853

What city is ZIP code 29853 in?

ZIP code 29853 is primarily assigned to Williston, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29853 in?

ZIP code 29853 falls within Barnwell County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29853?

22% of residents in ZIP code 29853 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29853?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 29853?

The median home value in ZIP code 29853 is $102,000.

Does ZIP code 29853 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 29853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29853 in?

ZIP code 29853 observes the EST timezone.