Zip code 29010: Bishopville, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29010?

29010 is assigned to Bishopville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29010 in?

29010 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29010?

About 11,861 people live in 29010, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29010?

The median household income in 29010 is $43,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 29010?

The closest zip codes to 29010 are 29046, 29079, 29069, 29032, 29551.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyEastern Time

Population

11,861

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$103K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$819/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

199 sq mi

60 people/sq mi

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

About 29010

29010 is a small-town zip code in Bishopville, South Carolina (Lee County), covering 199 sq mi of land. About 11,861 people live here, or 60 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,500 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $103,400, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $819 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; sales; and transportation and moving goods.

How 29010 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate27.2%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%49th of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy14.7%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%185th of 402 in SC
Unemployment rate6.8%
78th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%97th of 409 in SC
Uninsured rate10.6%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%151st of 407 in SC
Government workers16.6%
69th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%173rd of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475171st of 397 in SC
Residents 65 and older19%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%221st of 411 in SC
Median age40.6
62nd
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2235th of 411 in SC
Average commute27 min
56th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min218th of 394 in SC
Diversity index50.4
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9187th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters50.6%
49th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%198th of 390 in SC
Homeownership rate65.3%
42nd
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%316th of 401 in SC
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%321st of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%221st of 409 in SC
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%229th of 409 in SC
Residents under 1819.2%
26th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%261st of 411 in SC
Broadband access87.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%182nd of 401 in SC
Population11,861
18th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225151st of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%213th of 411 in SC
Population density60/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi263rd of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$819
8th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180256th of 344 in SC
Median earnings per worker$34,247
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623327th of 408 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher13%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%325th of 409 in SC
Median household income$43,500
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324329th of 383 in SC
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%280th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$21,795
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236371st of 411 in SC
Median home value$103,400
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000310th of 382 in SC
Work from home2.9%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%321st of 409 in SC

Measure	29010	Lee	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	27.2%	25%	14.1%	12.5%	94th	49th of 401
Housing vacancy	14.7%	16.5%	13.3%	10.1%	86th	185th of 402
Unemployment rate	6.8%	6.7%	4.9%	5.2%	78th	97th of 409
Uninsured rate	10.6%	10.3%	9.6%	8.4%	74th	151st of 407
Government workers	16.6%	17.8%	15.2%	14.5%	69th	173rd of 409
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.450	0.475	0.483	69th	171st of 397
Residents 65 and older	19%	20.8%	18.9%	17.2%	67th	221st of 411
Median age	40.6	42.4	40.2	38.9	62nd	235th of 411
Average commute	27 min	28.9 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	56th	218th of 394
Diversity index	50.4	50.2	54.9	61.4	52nd	187th of 411
Rent-burdened renters	50.6%	52.5%	52.1%	51.1%	49th	198th of 390
Homeownership rate	65.3%	70.5%	71.9%	65.2%	42nd	316th of 401
Veterans	5.1%	6.4%	8.3%	6.2%	40th	321st of 411
Self-employed workers	8.5%	8.1%	9.9%	10%	39th	221st of 409
Healthcare workers	8.5%	10%	9.5%	9.7%	35th	229th of 409
Residents under 18	19.2%	18.7%	21.4%	22%	26th	261st of 411
Broadband accessWeakness	87.1%	84.7%	88.8%	91%	19th	182nd of 401
Population	11,861	16,166	5,296,225	334,922,499	18th	151st of 411
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	2.4%	5.8%	14.1%	16th	213th of 411
Population density	60/sq mi	39/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	263rd of 411
Median gross rent	$819	$823	$1,180	$1,413	8th	256th of 344
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,247	$33,369	$44,623	$49,666	7th	327th of 408
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13%	11.6%	32.1%	35.7%	6th	325th of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,500	$44,760	$69,324	$80,734	5th	329th of 383
Tech workers	0.4%	0.7%	2.6%	3.8%	5th	280th of 409
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,795	$23,949	$39,236	$44,673	4th	371st of 411
Median home value	$103,400	$104,600	$259,000	$332,700	3rd	310th of 382
Work from home	2.9%	2.9%	11.5%	15.1%	2nd	321st of 409

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

15%

5–17

11%

18–24

12%

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.6

Under 18

19.2%

65 and over

19%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black62%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

50.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 4,464
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55%
Married couples: 30.4%
Living alone: 40.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.9%

Median household income

29010

$43,500

Lee Co.

$44,760

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,795

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29010

$103,400

Lee Co.

$104,600

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29010

$819

Lee Co.

$823

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 5,233
Owner-occupied: 65.3%
Vacant: 14.7%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.7%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

31%

20–29

16%

30–44

17%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

27 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

17%

Sales

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Management

Healthcare

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Food service

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$34,247

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29010	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,341	$74,888
Service	$25,886	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,385	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

40%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 87.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.7%
No internet access: 12.6%
Without health insurance: 10.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Bishopville
State: South Carolina
County: Lee County
Center point: 34.2236° N, 80.2723° W
Land area: 199 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29010 spans 2 counties

Lee County99% of land
Kershaw County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Wisacky (unincorporated)3% of zip
Ashwood (unincorporated)1% of zip
Manville (unincorporated)1% of zip
Browntown (unincorporated)1% of zip
Bishopville1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29010

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29046	Elliott, SC	10 mi	22	—	—
29079	Lydia, SC	10 mi	58	—	—
29069	Lamar, SC	11 mi	4,647	$48,393	$132,300
29032	Cassatt, SC	13 mi	4,687	$58,168	$99,600
29551	Hartsville, SC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
29040	Dalzell, SC	15 mi	8,920	$65,978	$162,100
29009	Bethune, SC	16 mi	2,451	$57,857	$97,800
29104	Mayesville, SC	16 mi	1,732	$67,096	$157,800
29550	Hartsville, SC	16 mi	29,924	$51,491	$179,300
29128	Rembert, SC	17 mi	4,460	$43,571	$100,200
29153	Sumter, SC	18 mi	14,434	$60,071	$125,500
29101	Mc Bee, SC	18 mi	2,497	$56,750	$125,300

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Questions about 29010

What city is zip code 29010?

29010 is assigned to Bishopville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29010 in?

29010 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29010?

About 11,861 people live in 29010, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29010 in?

29010 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29010?

The median household income in 29010 is $43,500.

What zip codes are near 29010?

The closest zip codes to 29010 are 29046, 29079, 29069, 29032, 29551.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29010, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.