Zip code 29053: Gaston, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29053?

29053 is assigned to Gaston, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29053 in?

29053 is mostly in Lexington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29053?

About 21,076 people live in 29053, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29053?

The median household income in 29053 is $56,703.

Q: What zip codes are near 29053?

The closest zip codes to 29053 are 29172, 29160, 29170, 29033, 29073.

Residential delivery areaLexington CountyEastern Time

Population

21,076

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$126K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,000/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

80 sq mi

262 people/sq mi

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

About 29053

29053 is a small-town zip code in Gaston, South Carolina (Lexington County), covering 80 sq mi of land. About 21,076 people live here, or 262 per square mile. The median resident is 35.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,703 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $126,300, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,000 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.5 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 29053 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate17.5%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%39th of 407 in SC
Poverty rate21.4%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%116th of 401 in SC
Residents under 1826.4%
83rd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%44th of 411 in SC
Diversity index63.6
80th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.924th of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%109th of 409 in SC
Veterans7.6%
73rd
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%204th of 411 in SC
Housing vacancy10.2%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%278th of 402 in SC
Rent-burdened renters54.5%
65th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%152nd of 390 in SC
Self-employed workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%154th of 409 in SC
Average commute27.5 min
60th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min196th of 394 in SC
Homeownership rate71.6%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%265th of 401 in SC
Broadband access92.1%
50th
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%89th of 401 in SC
Government workers13.7%
50th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%255th of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents9%
47th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%44th of 411 in SC
Population21,076
33rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,22592nd of 411 in SC
Median age35.9
27th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2344th of 411 in SC
Work from home8.4%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%177th of 409 in SC
Healthcare workers7.8%
25th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%261st of 409 in SC
Population density262/sq mi
24th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi150th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.404
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475305th of 397 in SC
Median gross rent$1,000
21st
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180155th of 344 in SC
Median earnings per worker$38,225
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623262nd of 408 in SC
Median household income$56,703
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324218th of 383 in SC
Residents 65 and older10.8%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%375th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$25,002
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236338th of 411 in SC
Median home value$126,300
6th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000267th of 382 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%334th of 409 in SC
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%281st of 409 in SC

Measure	29053	Lexington	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.5%	8.7%	9.6%	8.4%	92nd	39th of 407
Poverty rateWeakness	21.4%	11.1%	14.1%	12.5%	87th	116th of 401
Residents under 18	26.4%	23%	21.4%	22%	83rd	44th of 411
Diversity index	63.6	47.5	54.9	61.4	80th	24th of 411
Unemployment rate	6.6%	4.5%	4.9%	5.2%	75th	109th of 409
Veterans	7.6%	9%	8.3%	6.2%	73rd	204th of 411
Housing vacancy	10.2%	8.2%	13.3%	10.1%	72nd	278th of 402
Rent-burdened renters	54.5%	48.2%	52.1%	51.1%	65th	152nd of 390
Self-employed workers	10.3%	9.6%	9.9%	10%	62nd	154th of 409
Average commute	27.5 min	26 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	60th	196th of 394
Homeownership rate	71.6%	77.4%	71.9%	65.2%	57th	265th of 401
Broadband access	92.1%	92.3%	88.8%	91%	50th	89th of 401
Government workers	13.7%	17.9%	15.2%	14.5%	50th	255th of 409
Foreign-born residents	9%	6.5%	5.8%	14.1%	47th	44th of 411
Population	21,076	304,887	5,296,225	334,922,499	33rd	92nd of 411
Median age	35.9	39.8	40.2	38.9	27th	344th of 411
Work from home	8.4%	11.9%	11.5%	15.1%	25th	177th of 409
Healthcare workers	7.8%	9.9%	9.5%	9.7%	25th	261st of 409
Population density	262/sq mi	436/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	24th	150th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)	0.404	0.429	0.475	0.483	23rd	305th of 397
Median gross rent	$1,000	$1,178	$1,180	$1,413	21st	155th of 344
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,225	$47,688	$44,623	$49,666	17th	262nd of 408
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,703	$77,408	$69,324	$80,734	16th	218th of 383
Residents 65 and older	10.8%	17.1%	18.9%	17.2%	12th	375th of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,002	$39,667	$39,236	$44,673	8th	338th of 411
Median home value	$126,300	$234,500	$259,000	$332,700	6th	267th of 382
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	34.1%	32.1%	35.7%	5th	334th of 409
Tech workers	0.4%	2.6%	2.6%	3.8%	5th	281st 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

20%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.9

Under 18

26.4%

65 and over

10.8%

Race and ethnicity

White53%
Black20%
Hispanic21%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

63.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 7,941
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 70.4%
Married couples: 41.9%
Living alone: 24%
Veterans (of adults): 7.6%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29053

$56,703

Lexington Co.

$77,408

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,002

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.404

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29053

$126,300

Lexington Co.

$234,500

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29053

$1,000

Lexington Co.

$1,178

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

39%

2–4 units

0.1%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

61%

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 8,843
Owner-occupied: 71.6%
Vacant: 10.2%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.3%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

25%

30–44

31%

45–59

60+

Average commute

27.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

11%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Healthcare

Sales

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Computer and math

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Construction

15%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$38,225

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29053	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,544	$74,888
Service	$20,831	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,952	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,233	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,602	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

36%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
Households with broadband: 92.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.5%
No internet access: 6.9%
Without health insurance: 17.5%
Limited-English households: 3.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Gaston
State: South Carolina
County: Lexington County
Center point: 33.8275° N, 81.0909° W
Land area: 80 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29053 spans 2 counties

Lexington County71% of land
Calhoun County29% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Gaston7% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29053

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29172	West Columbia, SC	5.5 mi	8,974	$64,430	$180,800
29160	Swansea, SC	6.4 mi	7,419	$61,964	$147,500
29170	West Columbia, SC	8.3 mi	21,247	$74,902	$212,800
29033	Cayce, SC	9 mi	12,837	$61,237	$163,800
29073	Lexington, SC	9.4 mi	53,156	$77,229	$216,300
29209	Columbia, SC	11 mi	38,041	$58,772	$206,500
29123	Pelion, SC	11 mi	7,938	$59,317	$151,100
29171	West Columbia, SC · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
29228	Columbia, SC · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
29201	Columbia, SC	11 mi	24,605	$32,297	$255,800
29169	West Columbia, SC	12 mi	21,647	$57,122	$209,200
29225	Columbia, SC	12 mi	443	—	—

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Questions about 29053

What city is zip code 29053?

29053 is assigned to Gaston, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29053 in?

29053 is mostly in Lexington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29053?

About 21,076 people live in 29053, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29053 in?

29053 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29053?

The median household income in 29053 is $56,703.

What zip codes are near 29053?

The closest zip codes to 29053 are 29172, 29160, 29170, 29033, 29073.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29053, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.