29945 ZIP Code — Yemassee, SC

Hampton County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29945 is located in Yemassee, South Carolina, within Hampton County. It covers approximately 206.15 square miles and serves a population of 4,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29945

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 $97,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $50,222. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29945 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.

4,165

population

206.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29945 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29945

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29945. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yemassee	Acceptable
Yemassee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29940 Seabrook (6.3 mi) 29941 Sheldon (7.3 mi) 29446 Green Pond (12.4 mi) 29916 Early Branch (13.1 mi) 29906 Beaufort (15.4 mi) 29936 Ridgeland (16.6 mi) 29907 Beaufort (16.9 mi) 29488 Walterboro (18.4 mi) 29935 Port Royal (18.7 mi) 29902 Beaufort (19.5 mi) 29944 Varnville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,165
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	206.15 sq mi
Water area	3.79 sq mi
Latitude	32.6540
Longitude	-80.7385
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,165

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$50,222

Median household income

$28,342

Per capita income

$97,900

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,861

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

10–14

124

131

15–19

154

111

20–24

130

154

25–34

181

271

35–44

318

328

45–54

385

262

55–59

307

164

60–64

192

149

65–74

175

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	722	17.3%
18 and over	3,443	82.7%
65 and over	527	12.7%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.5%

White 20.5%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,122	73.5%
White	872	20.5%
Two or more races	91	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	80	1.9%
Other race	80	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	61.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	27.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$50,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.2%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,900
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	47.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	48.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	50.5%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	85.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	636	31.1%
Cohabiting couple	42	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	584	28.5%
Female householder, no spouse	785	38.3%
Households with children under 18	370	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	478	23.4%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	36.5%
Married	29.9%	37.2%
Separated	2.0%	4.8%
Widowed	3.2%	6.4%
Divorced	7.5%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 53.9%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	7.0%
Kindergarten	38	4.9%
Elementary school	272	35.1%
High school	285	36.7%
College / grad school	127	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Construction 5.7%

Professional & management 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	31.4%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	10.7%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,992	95.8%
Spanish	80	2.0%
Other Indo-European	80	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,097	98.4%
Born in same state	4,017	96.4%
Born in different state	3,129	75.1%
Foreign born	80	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	68	1.6%
Not a US citizen	68	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	273	6.6%
Italian	116	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	84	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29945

What city is ZIP code 29945 in?

ZIP code 29945 is primarily assigned to Yemassee, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29945 in?

ZIP code 29945 falls within Colleton County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29945?

7% 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 29945?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29945 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29945?

The median home value in ZIP code 29945 is $97,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29945?

Health data for ZIP code 29945 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29945 in?

ZIP code 29945 observes the EST timezone.