Zip code 29080: Lynchburg, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29080?

29080 is assigned to Lynchburg, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29080 in?

29080 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29080?

About 2,601 people live in 29080, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29080?

The median household income in 29080 is $36,467.

Q: What zip codes are near 29080?

The closest zip codes to 29080 are 29104, 29046, 29162, 29114, 29161.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyEastern Time

Population

2,601

Median household income

$36K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$825/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

129 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

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

About 29080

29080 is a rural zip code in Lynchburg, South Carolina (Lee County), covering 129 sq mi of land. About 2,601 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 48.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,467 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,100, or 2.9 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 $825 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 29080 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters81.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%32nd of 390 in SC
Poverty rate36.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%20th of 401 in SC
Uninsured rate26.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%6th of 407 in SC
Government workers25.4%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%39th of 409 in SC
Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%90th of 402 in SC
Median age48.1
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.285th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.510
91st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47557th of 397 in SC
Average commute33 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min72nd of 394 in SC
Homeownership rate82.7%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%127th of 401 in SC
Residents 65 and older21.4%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%149th of 411 in SC
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%178th of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers9.8%
55th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%169th of 409 in SC
Diversity index47.2
47th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9227th of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate4.5%
43rd
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%210th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$31,621
23rd
U.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236199th of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%160th of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers7.2%
22nd
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%271st of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$825
8th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180252nd of 344 in SC
Residents under 1814.1%
6th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%339th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$33,651
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623332nd of 408 in SC
Population2,601
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225280th of 411 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher11.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%341st of 409 in SC
Broadband access79.9%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%296th of 401 in SC
Population density20/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi373rd of 411 in SC
Median home value$105,100
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000307th of 382 in SC
Median household income$36,467
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324359th of 383 in SC
Work from home1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%365th of 409 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%362nd of 409 in SC

Measure	29080	Lee	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	81.6%	52.5%	52.1%	51.1%	99th	32nd of 390
Poverty rateWeakness	36.6%	25%	14.1%	12.5%	98th	20th of 401
Uninsured rateWeakness	26.1%	10.3%	9.6%	8.4%	98th	6th of 407
Government workers	25.4%	17.8%	15.2%	14.5%	95th	39th of 409
Housing vacancy	20.8%	16.5%	13.3%	10.1%	94th	90th of 402
Median age	48.1	42.4	40.2	38.9	93rd	85th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.510	0.450	0.475	0.483	91st	57th of 397
Average commuteWeakness	33 min	28.9 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	87th	72nd of 394
Homeownership rateStrength	82.7%	70.5%	71.9%	65.2%	84th	127th of 401
Residents 65 and older	21.4%	20.8%	18.9%	17.2%	81st	149th of 411
Veterans	8%	6.4%	8.3%	6.2%	77th	178th of 411
Healthcare workers	9.8%	10%	9.5%	9.7%	55th	169th of 409
Diversity index	47.2	50.2	54.9	61.4	47th	227th of 411
Unemployment rate	4.5%	6.7%	4.9%	5.2%	43rd	210th of 409
Per capita income	$31,621	$23,949	$39,236	$44,673	23rd	199th of 411
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	2.4%	5.8%	14.1%	23rd	160th of 411
Self-employed workers	7.2%	8.1%	9.9%	10%	22nd	271st of 409
Median gross rent	$825	$823	$1,180	$1,413	8th	252nd of 344
Residents under 18	14.1%	18.7%	21.4%	22%	6th	339th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,651	$33,369	$44,623	$49,666	6th	332nd of 408
Population	2,601	16,166	5,296,225	334,922,499	4th	280th of 411
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.7%	11.6%	32.1%	35.7%	4th	341st of 409
Broadband accessWeakness	79.9%	84.7%	88.8%	91%	4th	296th of 401
Population density	20/sq mi	39/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	373rd of 411
Median home value	$105,100	$104,600	$259,000	$332,700	3rd	307th of 382
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,467	$44,760	$69,324	$80,734	2nd	359th of 383
Work from home	1%	2.9%	11.5%	15.1%	1st	365th of 409
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	362nd 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

11%

5–17

14%

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

45–54

23%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.1

Under 18

14.1%

65 and over

21.4%

Race and ethnicity

White27%
Black67%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

47.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 1,051
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 71%
Married couples: 48.9%
Living alone: 25%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29080

$36,467

Lee Co.

$44,760

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,621

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.510

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29080

$105,100

Lee Co.

$104,600

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29080

$825

Lee Co.

$823

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,327
Owner-occupied: 82.7%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 81.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 74.8%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

12%

20–29

27%

30–44

38%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

33 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

20%

Transportation and moving

15%

Healthcare

10%

Construction and repair

Education

Sales

Management

Police and fire

Office and admin

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.5%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Public administration

14%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

12%

Education

11%

Construction

10%

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Admin, support and management

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$33,651

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29080	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,706	$74,888
Service	$19,637	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,455	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,133	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,422	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

37%

Some college

26%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 79.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.8%
No internet access: 19.4%
Without health insurance: 26.1%
Limited-English households: 3.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Lynchburg
State: South Carolina
County: Lee County
Center point: 34.0122° N, 80.0856° W
Land area: 129 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29080 spans 2 counties

Lee County56% of land
Sumter County44% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Shiloh (unincorporated)7% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29080

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29104	Mayesville, SC	7.3 mi	1,732	$67,096	$157,800
29046	Elliott, SC	8.2 mi	22	—	—
29162	Turbeville, SC	9.6 mi	3,776	$61,979	$111,800
29114	Olanta, SC	9.6 mi	1,786	$56,579	$116,000
29161	Timmonsville, SC	10 mi	9,688	$50,517	$142,700
29051	Gable, SC	11 mi	758	$71,250	$179,900
29069	Lamar, SC	12 mi	4,647	$48,393	$132,300
29143	Sardinia, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29153	Sumter, SC	13 mi	14,434	$60,071	$125,500
29001	Alcolu, SC	16 mi	2,339	$65,250	$156,400
29111	New Zion, SC	17 mi	1,401	$76,250	$125,500
29010	Bishopville, SC	18 mi	11,861	$43,500	$103,400

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Questions about 29080

What city is zip code 29080?

29080 is assigned to Lynchburg, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29080 in?

29080 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29080?

About 2,601 people live in 29080, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29080 in?

29080 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29080?

The median household income in 29080 is $36,467.

What zip codes are near 29080?

The closest zip codes to 29080 are 29104, 29046, 29162, 29114, 29161.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29080, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.