Zip code 29070: Leesville, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29070?

29070 is assigned to Leesville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29070 in?

29070 is mostly in Lexington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29070?

About 15,657 people live in 29070, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29070?

The median household income in 29070 is $65,865.

Q: What zip codes are near 29070?

The closest zip codes to 29070 are 29054, 29006, 29105, 29171, 29228.

Residential delivery areaLexington CountyEastern Time

Population

15,657

Median household income

$66K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$198K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$932/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

164 sq mi

95 people/sq mi

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

About 29070

29070 is a small-town zip code in Leesville, South Carolina (Lexington County), covering 164 sq mi of land. About 15,657 people live here, or 95 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,865 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $197,600, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $932 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 29070 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate86.9%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%73rd of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy17.6%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%134th of 402 in SC
Median age45.7
88th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2111th of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers13.5%
85th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%82nd of 409 in SC
Poverty rate15.2%
70th
U.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%211th of 401 in SC
Unemployment rate5.9%
67th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%134th of 409 in SC
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%241st of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%234th of 411 in SC
Average commute28 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min182nd of 394 in SC
Uninsured rate8.6%
63rd
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%237th of 407 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.447
60th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475194th of 397 in SC
Government workers14.1%
53rd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%248th of 409 in SC
Median earnings per worker$45,792
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623135th of 408 in SC
Healthcare workers8.8%
39th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%212th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$35,413
35th
U.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236148th of 411 in SC
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%232nd of 411 in SC
Median household income$65,865
29th
U.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324144th of 383 in SC
Diversity index34.8
29th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9321st of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters44.8%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%247th of 390 in SC
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%153rd of 409 in SC
Work from home8.8%
27th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%170th of 409 in SC
Population15,657
24th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225126th of 411 in SC
Median home value$197,600
20th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000166th of 382 in SC
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%196th of 401 in SC
Median gross rent$932
16th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180183rd of 344 in SC
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%214th of 411 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher17.6%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%242nd of 409 in SC
Population density95/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi214th of 411 in SC

Measure	29070	Lexington	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Homeownership rateStrength	86.9%	77.4%	71.9%	65.2%	92nd	73rd of 401
Housing vacancy	17.6%	8.2%	13.3%	10.1%	91st	134th of 402
Median age	45.7	39.8	40.2	38.9	88th	111th of 411
Self-employed workers	13.5%	9.6%	9.9%	10%	85th	82nd of 409
Poverty rate	15.2%	11.1%	14.1%	12.5%	70th	211th of 401
Unemployment rate	5.9%	4.5%	4.9%	5.2%	67th	134th of 409
Veterans	6.9%	9%	8.3%	6.2%	65th	241st of 411
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	17.1%	18.9%	17.2%	64th	234th of 411
Average commute	28 min	26 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	63rd	182nd of 394
Uninsured rate	8.6%	8.7%	9.6%	8.4%	63rd	237th of 407
Income inequality (Gini)	0.447	0.429	0.475	0.483	60th	194th of 397
Government workers	14.1%	17.9%	15.2%	14.5%	53rd	248th of 409
Median earnings per worker	$45,792	$47,688	$44,623	$49,666	43rd	135th of 408
Healthcare workers	8.8%	9.9%	9.5%	9.7%	39th	212th of 409
Per capita income	$35,413	$39,667	$39,236	$44,673	35th	148th of 411
Residents under 18	20.2%	23%	21.4%	22%	33rd	232nd of 411
Median household income	$65,865	$77,408	$69,324	$80,734	29th	144th of 383
Diversity index	34.8	47.5	54.9	61.4	29th	321st of 411
Rent-burdened renters	44.8%	48.2%	52.1%	51.1%	29th	247th of 390
Tech workers	1.8%	2.6%	2.6%	3.8%	29th	153rd of 409
Work from home	8.8%	11.9%	11.5%	15.1%	27th	170th of 409
Population	15,657	304,887	5,296,225	334,922,499	24th	126th of 411
Median home value	$197,600	$234,500	$259,000	$332,700	20th	166th of 382
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	92.3%	88.8%	91%	17th	196th of 401
Median gross rent	$932	$1,178	$1,180	$1,413	16th	183rd of 344
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	6.5%	5.8%	14.1%	16th	214th of 411
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.6%	34.1%	32.1%	35.7%	15th	242nd of 409
Population density	95/sq mi	436/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	214th of 411

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

16%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

19%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.7

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black11%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

34.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 6,375
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 72%
Married couples: 54.8%
Living alone: 24.9%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29070

$65,865

Lexington Co.

$77,408

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,413

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.447

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29070

$197,600

Lexington Co.

$234,500

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29070

$932

Lexington Co.

$1,178

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 7,733
Owner-occupied: 86.9%
Vacant: 17.6%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.8%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

20%

20–29

23%

30–44

22%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

28 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

12%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

Food service

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Industries

Manufacturing

13%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

11%

Other services

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

Median earnings per worker

$45,792

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29070	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,245	$74,888
Service	$33,362	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,596	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,781	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

41%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67%
No internet access: 11.6%
Without health insurance: 8.6%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Leesville
State: South Carolina
County: Lexington County
Center point: 33.9167° N, 81.4492° W
Land area: 164 sq mi
Water area: 8.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29070 spans 2 counties

Lexington County78% of land
Saluda County22% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Fairview Crossroads (unincorporated)4% of zip
Batesburg-Leesville2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29070

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29054	Gilbert, SC	4.4 mi	11,174	$91,099	$283,500
29006	Batesburg, SC	6.7 mi	9,199	$50,379	$157,500
29105	Monetta, SC	11 mi	1,621	$94,444	—
29171	West Columbia, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29228	Columbia, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29072	Lexington, SC	12 mi	69,407	$106,382	$332,400
29073	Lexington, SC	12 mi	53,156	$77,229	$216,300
29071	Lexington, SC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
29166	Ward, SC	15 mi	611	$45,652	$93,700
29123	Pelion, SC	15 mi	7,938	$59,317	$151,100
29129	Ridge Spring, SC	16 mi	4,605	$61,103	$147,700
29036	Chapin, SC	16 mi	26,620	$113,986	$410,700

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Questions about 29070

What city is zip code 29070?

29070 is assigned to Leesville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29070 in?

29070 is mostly in Lexington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29070?

About 15,657 people live in 29070, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29070 in?

29070 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29070?

The median household income in 29070 is $65,865.

What zip codes are near 29070?

The closest zip codes to 29070 are 29054, 29006, 29105, 29171, 29228.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29070, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.