| ZIP Code | 29530 |
|---|---|
| City | Coward |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Florence County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 77 ft |
| Latitude | 33.996055 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.740075 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 23.0% ▲ 130% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.5% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 93 (6.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 609 (40.9%) |
| Some College | 200 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 164 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 209 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 215 (14.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,625 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $116,000 ▼ 58% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $753/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,283 |
| Vacant Units | 326 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,283 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 326 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 29530 is located in Coward, South Carolina, within Florence County. With a population of 2,769, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 29530 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,625 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29530 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $116,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $753 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 29530 is primarily White (73.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.0%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29530 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 29530 in Coward, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,769 residents, a median household income of $55,625, and a median home value of $116,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.