| ZIP Code | 29812 |
|---|---|
| City | Barnwell |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Barnwell County |
| Area Code | 803/839 |
| Elevation | 196 ft |
| Latitude | 33.214437 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.383394 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 30.4% ▲ 204% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.7% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 195 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,394 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 782 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 648 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 872 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,077 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,494 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,100 ▼ 62% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $656/mo |
| Total Units | 5,061 |
| Vacant Units | 879 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,061 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 879 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 29812 is located in Barnwell, South Carolina, within Barnwell County. With a population of 10,965, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 29812 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,494 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29812 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $105,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $656 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 29812 is majority White (55.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 30.4%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29812 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 29812 in Barnwell, SC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,965 residents, a median household income of $44,494, and a median home value of $105,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.