Zip code 29031: Carlisle, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29031?

29031 is assigned to Carlisle, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29031 in?

29031 is mostly in Chester County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 29031?

About 1,617 people live in 29031, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29031?

The median household income in 29031 is $61,143.

Q: What zip codes are near 29031?

The closest zip codes to 29031 are 29379, 29178, 29015, 29364, 29706.

Residential delivery areaChester CountyEastern Time

Population

1,617

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$93K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,065/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

129 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 29031

29031 is a rural zip code in Carlisle, South Carolina (Chester County), covering 129 sq mi of land. About 1,617 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 40.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,143 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $92,600, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,065 a month.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.1 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 29031 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute34.1 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min62nd of 394 in SC
Housing vacancy13.3%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%208th of 402 in SC
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%198th of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate10.5%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%159th of 407 in SC
Government workers17.2%
73rd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%159th of 409 in SC
Homeownership rate74.3%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%244th of 401 in SC
Median age40.1
58th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2252nd of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers9%
46th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%197th of 409 in SC
Residents 65 and older15.7%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%297th of 411 in SC
Diversity index44.2
42nd
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9259th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters47.4%
37th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%229th of 390 in SC
Median gross rent$1,065
26th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180124th of 344 in SC
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%259th of 409 in SC
Median household income$61,143
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324180th of 383 in SC
Healthcare workers6.6%
12th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%313th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$25,322
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236332nd of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%276th of 411 in SC
Residents under 1815%
8th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%328th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$29,826
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623363rd of 408 in SC
Population1,617
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225325th of 411 in SC
Median home value$92,600
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000332nd of 382 in SC
Broadband access74.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%345th of 401 in SC
Population density13/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi393rd of 411 in SC
Poverty rate2.2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%389th of 401 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher6.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%391st of 409 in SC
Work from home1.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%359th of 409 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%400th of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.311
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475381st of 397 in SC

Measure	29031	Chester	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Average commuteWeakness	34.1 min	31.6 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	90th	62nd of 394
Housing vacancy	13.3%	11.1%	13.3%	10.1%	83rd	208th of 402
Veterans	7.7%	8.4%	8.3%	6.2%	74th	198th of 411
Uninsured rate	10.5%	11.7%	9.6%	8.4%	73rd	159th of 407
Government workers	17.2%	14.5%	15.2%	14.5%	73rd	159th of 409
Homeownership rate	74.3%	78.4%	71.9%	65.2%	65th	244th of 401
Median age	40.1	42.4	40.2	38.9	58th	252nd of 411
Self-employed workers	9%	6.9%	9.9%	10%	46th	197th of 409
Residents 65 and older	15.7%	19.2%	18.9%	17.2%	43rd	297th of 411
Diversity index	44.2	54.5	54.9	61.4	42nd	259th of 411
Rent-burdened renters	47.4%	45.3%	52.1%	51.1%	37th	229th of 390
Median gross rent	$1,065	$853	$1,180	$1,413	26th	124th of 344
Unemployment rate	3.6%	5.6%	4.9%	5.2%	26th	259th of 409
Median household income	$61,143	$52,458	$69,324	$80,734	22nd	180th of 383
Healthcare workers	6.6%	6.1%	9.5%	9.7%	12th	313th of 409
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,322	$28,227	$39,236	$44,673	9th	332nd of 411
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	1.3%	5.8%	14.1%	9th	276th of 411
Residents under 18	15%	22.3%	21.4%	22%	8th	328th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,826	$36,877	$44,623	$49,666	3rd	363rd of 408
Population	1,617	32,182	5,296,225	334,922,499	2nd	325th of 411
Median home value	$92,600	$158,300	$259,000	$332,700	2nd	332nd of 382
Broadband accessWeakness	74.7%	83%	88.8%	91%	2nd	345th of 401
Population density	13/sq mi	55/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	393rd of 411
Poverty rateStrength	2.2%	18.7%	14.1%	12.5%	1st	389th of 401
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.5%	14%	32.1%	35.7%	1st	391st of 409
Work from home	1.6%	5.5%	11.5%	15.1%	1st	359th of 409
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	400th of 409
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.311	0.441	0.475	0.483	1st	381st of 397

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

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

19%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.1

Under 18

15%

65 and over

15.7%

Race and ethnicity

White22%
Black71%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other4%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

44.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 608
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 76.8%
Married couples: 47.5%
Living alone: 23.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

28%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29031

$61,143

Chester Co.

$52,458

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,322

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.311

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29031

$92,600

Chester Co.

$158,300

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29031

$1,065

Chester Co.

$853

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 701
Owner-occupied: 74.3%
Vacant: 13.3%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.5%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

22%

30–44

40%

45–59

20%

60+

Average commute

34.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

22%

Production

19%

Sales

15%

Food service

13%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Education

Legal and social services

Management

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

29%

Retail

18%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Construction

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.4%

Professional and technical services

0.1%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$29,826

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29031	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$22,545	$74,888
Service	$14,583	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,188	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,568	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,103	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

46%

Some college

15%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.8%

High school graduate or higher: 83%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
Households with broadband: 74.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 46.5%
No internet access: 17.9%
Without health insurance: 10.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Carlisle
State: South Carolina
County: Chester County
Center point: 34.6068° N, 81.4290° W
Land area: 129 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29031 spans 3 counties

Chester County50% of land
Union County44% of land
Fairfield County6% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Carlisle1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29031

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29379	Union, SC	11 mi	17,607	$40,879	$109,900
29178	Whitmire, SC	12 mi	3,280	$60,241	$73,000
29015	Blair, SC	12 mi	1,255	$43,977	$106,600
29364	Lockhart, SC	13 mi	553	$25,089	$22,900
29706	Chester, SC	13 mi	18,742	$51,230	$158,800
29742	Sharon, SC	18 mi	2,492	$52,775	$218,100
29014	Blackstock, SC	19 mi	1,595	$62,422	$187,300
29126	Pomaria, SC	19 mi	2,703	$73,702	$195,200
29321	Buffalo, SC	19 mi	3,236	$34,464	$60,000
29353	Jonesville, SC	20 mi	3,675	$64,494	$116,800
29726	Mc Connells, SC	21 mi	1,985	$88,750	$308,300
29065	Jenkinsville, SC	22 mi	605	$49,225	$98,100

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Questions about 29031

What city is zip code 29031?

29031 is assigned to Carlisle, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29031 in?

29031 is mostly in Chester County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 29031?

About 1,617 people live in 29031, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29031 in?

29031 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29031?

The median household income in 29031 is $61,143.

What zip codes are near 29031?

The closest zip codes to 29031 are 29379, 29178, 29015, 29364, 29706.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29031, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.