ZIP Code 29550: Population, Income, Housing

State: SC

Total population: 29,924 Household income: $51,491 Rent: $884

Overview

Total population

29,924

Rent

$884

Year built

1985

Household income

$51,491

Per capita income

$32,512

Poverty rate

22.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

44.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

South Carolina

County

Darlington County

Town

Hartsville

Total population

29,924

Adults over 25

19,836

Total households

11,974

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$51,491

Per capita income

$32,512

Poverty rate

22.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

44.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$884

Year built

1985

Households that rent

27.9%

Households that own

72.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

63.3%

Black

29.2%

Asian

1.1%

Two or more races

4.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,230 (96.6%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

424 (3.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

30%

High school graduate or GED

32.9%

Some college or associate degree

12.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

24.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 29550 with: Darlington County, SC South Carolina United States

ZIP 29550

Total population29,924

Rent$884

Year built1985

Household income$51,491

Per capita income$32,512

Poverty rate22.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Darlington County, SC

Total population62,558

Rent$896

Year built1984

Household income$48,581

Per capita income$31,476

Poverty rate21.1%

Unemployment rate4.6%

South Carolina State

Total population5,296,225

Rent$1,180

Year built1992

Household income$69,324

Per capita income$39,236

Poverty rate14.1%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP29550	CountyDarlington, SC	StateSouth Carolina	CountryUnited States
Total population	29,924	62,558	5,296,225	334,922,499
Rent	$884	$896	$1,180	$1,413
Year built	1985	1984	1992	1980
Household income	$51,491	$48,581	$69,324	$80,734
Per capita income	$32,512	$31,476	$39,236	$44,673
Poverty rate	22.8%	21.1%	14.1%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	4.2%	4%

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Summary for 29550

Rent & Income

In 29550, the typical monthly rent is $884 and the typical household income is $51,491. Rent here is lower than South Carolina, and household income is lower than South Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 22.8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 27.9% of households. About 44.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 29550 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 29550 — Poverty

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 29550 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $884 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 29550

Annual Household Income: $51,491

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 29550

Estimated Rate: 22.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 29550

In ZIP Code 29550, households that rent: 3,341 (27.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,341	27.9%
Owner-Occupied	8,633	72.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 29550

In ZIP Code 29550, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,488 (44.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,488	44.5%
Other renter households	1,853	55.5%
Total renter households	3,341	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 29550

Less than High School: 5,941 people (30%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,532 people (32.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,471 people (12.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,892 people (24.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 19,836

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.