29180 ZIP Code — Winnsboro, SC

Fairfield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29180 is located in Winnsboro, South Carolina, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 307.82 square miles and serves a population of 12,014 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29180

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $36,654. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29180 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,014

population

307.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29180 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29180

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29180. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winnsboro	Acceptable
Winnsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29130 Ridgeway (10.3 mi) 29016 Blythewood (11.7 mi) 29014 Blackstock (13 mi) 29065 Jenkinsville (13.5 mi) 29055 Great Falls (14.3 mi) 29015 Blair (16.3 mi) 29063 Irmo (17.4 mi) 29203 Columbia (17.9 mi) 29045 Elgin (18.2 mi) 29229 Columbia (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,014
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	307.82 sq mi
Water area	2.83 sq mi
Latitude	34.3580
Longitude	-81.0595
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	57.6%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	25.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

12,014

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$36,654

Median household income

$25,828

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$839

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

4,937

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

325

Under 5

346

263

5–9

281

498

10–14

531

355

15–19

379

349

20–24

373

612

25–34

654

559

35–44

596

668

45–54

713

503

55–59

536

583

60–64

622

704

65–74

752

246

75–84

262

147

85+

157

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,626	21.9%
18 and over	9,388	78.1%
65 and over	2,268	18.9%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.7%

White 38.3%

Two or more races 4.6%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	6,726	55.7%
White	4,620	38.3%
Two or more races	551	4.6%
Asian	68	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	54	0.4%
Other race	46	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	53.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	25.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$36,654

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$839
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,744	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	136	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,153	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,043	40.2%
Households with children under 18	1,482	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,799	35.4%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	37.0%
Married	42.1%	34.7%
Separated	2.2%	2.1%
Widowed	7.5%	14.6%
Divorced	4.7%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	159	5.9%
Kindergarten	281	10.3%
Elementary school	1,310	48.2%
High school	596	21.9%
College / grad school	370	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Public administration 10.8%

Retail trade 10.5%

Professional & management 9.9%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	29.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 35.8%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 35.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	679	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,343	94.4%
Spanish	214	1.9%
Other Indo-European	188	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.1%
Other languages	12	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,925	99.3%
Born in same state	11,818	98.4%
Born in different state	9,442	78.6%
Foreign born	107	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	89	0.7%
Not a US citizen	63	70.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,042	8.7%
French	824	6.9%
Italian	502	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	0.3%
Norwegian	22	0.2%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29180

What city is ZIP code 29180 in?

ZIP code 29180 is primarily assigned to Winnsboro, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29180 in?

ZIP code 29180 falls within Fairfield County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29180?

26% of residents in ZIP code 29180 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29180?

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 29180 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29180 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29180?

The median home value in ZIP code 29180 is $111,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 29180 in?

ZIP code 29180 observes the EST timezone.