| ZIP Code | 29009 |
|---|---|
| City | Bethune |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Kershaw County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 412 ft |
| Latitude | 34.442984 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.364583 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.5% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 488 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 285 (20.1%) |
| Associates | 242 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 137 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 224 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,833 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $96,400 ▼ 65% below avg ↓ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,081/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,135 |
| Vacant Units | 153 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,135 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 153 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 29009 is located in Bethune, South Carolina, within Kershaw County. With a population of 2,396, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 29009 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,833 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29009 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $96,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,081 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 4% since 2019.
The population of 29009 is majority White (58.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 76% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29009 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 29009 in Bethune, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,396 residents, a median household income of $62,833, and a median home value of $96,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.