Zip code 29009: Bethune, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29009?

29009 is assigned to Bethune, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29009 in?

29009 is mostly in Kershaw County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 29009?

About 2,451 people live in 29009, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29009?

The median household income in 29009 is $57,857.

Q: What zip codes are near 29009?

The closest zip codes to 29009 are 29101, 29032, 29067, 29718, 29175.

Residential delivery areaKershaw CountyEastern Time

Population

2,451

Median household income

$58K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$98K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,064/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

112 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29009

29009 is a rural zip code in Bethune, South Carolina (Kershaw County), covering 112 sq mi of land. About 2,451 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 42.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $57,857 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $97,800, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,064 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and management.

How 29009 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans16.7%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%14th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters64.8%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%69th of 390 in SC
Residents 65 and older23.8%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%98th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate82.8%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%125th of 401 in SC
Uninsured rate12%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%104th of 407 in SC
Median age42.6
75th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2171st of 411 in SC
Average commute29.8 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min129th of 394 in SC
Housing vacancy10.1%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%282nd of 402 in SC
Poverty rate14.4%
67th
U.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%222nd of 401 in SC
Government workers16.2%
67th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%189th of 409 in SC
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%148th of 409 in SC
Diversity index49.5
51st
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9199th of 411 in SC
Residents under 1821.6%
45th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%178th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.427
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475249th of 397 in SC
Work from home11.3%
42nd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%111th of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$1,064
26th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180125th of 344 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%221st of 409 in SC
Median household income$57,857
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324207th of 383 in SC
Per capita income$29,326
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236245th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$34,570
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623325th of 408 in SC
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%332nd of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers5.5%
7th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%337th of 409 in SC
Broadband access81.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%266th of 401 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%302nd of 411 in SC
Population2,451
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225285th of 411 in SC
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi363rd of 411 in SC
Tech workers0.1%
3rd
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%299th of 409 in SC
Median home value$97,800
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000320th of 382 in SC

Measure	29009	Kershaw	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Veterans	16.7%	10.1%	8.3%	6.2%	99th	14th of 411
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64.8%	54.8%	52.1%	51.1%	92nd	69th of 390
Residents 65 and older	23.8%	18.9%	18.9%	17.2%	89th	98th of 411
Homeownership rateStrength	82.8%	82%	71.9%	65.2%	85th	125th of 401
Uninsured rateWeakness	12%	8.6%	9.6%	8.4%	80th	104th of 407
Median age	42.6	40.4	40.2	38.9	75th	171st of 411
Average commute	29.8 min	30 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	73rd	129th of 394
Housing vacancy	10.1%	10.7%	13.3%	10.1%	72nd	282nd of 402
Poverty rate	14.4%	13.2%	14.1%	12.5%	67th	222nd of 401
Government workers	16.2%	16.6%	15.2%	14.5%	67th	189th of 409
Unemployment rate	5.6%	4.7%	4.9%	5.2%	62nd	148th of 409
Diversity index	49.5	50.5	54.9	61.4	51st	199th of 411
Residents under 18	21.6%	23.2%	21.4%	22%	45th	178th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)	0.427	0.454	0.475	0.483	43rd	249th of 397
Work from home	11.3%	9.2%	11.5%	15.1%	42nd	111th of 409
Median gross rent	$1,064	$971	$1,180	$1,413	26th	125th of 344
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.3%	24%	32.1%	35.7%	19th	221st of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,857	$68,231	$69,324	$80,734	17th	207th of 383
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,326	$35,560	$39,236	$44,673	17th	245th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,570	$42,563	$44,623	$49,666	8th	325th of 408
Healthcare workers	5.8%	8.2%	9.5%	9.7%	7th	332nd of 409
Self-employed workers	5.5%	10.4%	9.9%	10%	7th	337th of 409
Broadband accessWeakness	81.9%	90.1%	88.8%	91%	6th	266th of 401
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	3.2%	5.8%	14.1%	6th	302nd of 411
Population	2,451	68,314	5,296,225	334,922,499	4th	285th of 411
Population density	22/sq mi	94/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	363rd of 411
Tech workers	0.1%	2.3%	2.6%	3.8%	3rd	299th of 409
Median home value	$97,800	$217,100	$259,000	$332,700	2nd	320th of 382

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

15%

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

42.6

Under 18

21.6%

65 and over

23.8%

Race and ethnicity

White65%
Black28%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.0%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

49.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,040
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 68%
Married couples: 47.2%
Living alone: 25.1%
Veterans (of adults): 16.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

34%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29009

$57,857

Kershaw Co.

$68,231

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,326

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.427

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29009

$97,800

Kershaw Co.

$217,100

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29009

$1,064

Kershaw Co.

$971

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

0.5%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,157
Owner-occupied: 82.8%
Vacant: 10.1%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 35.2%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

20–29

20%

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

Average commute

29.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

27%

Office and admin

12%

Management

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Healthcare

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Computer and math

0.1%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

29%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

11%

Retail

Other services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Information

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

0.8%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$34,570

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29009	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,846	$74,888
Service	$9,886	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,417	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,845	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,490	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

41%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
Households with broadband: 81.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.3%
No internet access: 15.7%
Without health insurance: 12%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Bethune
State: South Carolina
County: Kershaw County
Center point: 34.4430° N, 80.3646° W
Land area: 112 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29009 spans 3 counties

Kershaw County91% of land
Chesterfield County6% of land
Lee County3% of land

Zip codes near 29009

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29101	Mc Bee, SC	7.3 mi	2,497	$56,750	$125,300
29032	Cassatt, SC	8.6 mi	4,687	$58,168	$99,600
29067	Kershaw, SC	12 mi	11,116	$52,077	$155,100
29718	Jefferson, SC	13 mi	4,133	$59,464	$127,500
29175	Westville, SC	14 mi	235	$73,801	—
29551	Hartsville, SC · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
29020	Camden, SC	15 mi	23,266	$64,648	$240,100
29010	Bishopville, SC	16 mi	11,861	$43,500	$103,400
29550	Hartsville, SC	17 mi	29,924	$51,491	$179,300
29021	Camden, SC · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
29079	Lydia, SC	18 mi	58	—	—
29727	Mount Croghan, SC	20 mi	2,300	$47,904	$91,200

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Questions about 29009

What city is zip code 29009?

29009 is assigned to Bethune, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29009 in?

29009 is mostly in Kershaw County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 29009?

About 2,451 people live in 29009, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29009 in?

29009 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29009?

The median household income in 29009 is $57,857.

What zip codes are near 29009?

The closest zip codes to 29009 are 29101, 29032, 29067, 29718, 29175.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29009, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.