Zip code 29123: Pelion, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29123?

29123 is assigned to Pelion, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29123 in?

29123 is in Lexington County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29123?

About 7,938 people live in 29123, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29123?

The median household income in 29123 is $59,317.

Q: What zip codes are near 29123?

The closest zip codes to 29123 are 29073, 29053, 29171, 29228, 29137.

Residential delivery areaLexington CountyEastern Time

Population

7,938

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$151K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$969/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

68 sq mi

117 people/sq mi

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

About 29123

29123 is a small-town zip code in Pelion, South Carolina (Lexington County), covering 68 sq mi of land. About 7,938 people live here, or 117 per square mile. The median resident is 37.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,317 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,100, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $969 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.9 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.

How 29123 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate15%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%59th of 407 in SC
Veterans9.2%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%118th of 411 in SC
Poverty rate19.8%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%133rd of 401 in SC
Average commute31.9 min
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min89th of 394 in SC
Homeownership rate79.7%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%172nd of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy11.8%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%239th of 402 in SC
Residents under 1822.3%
52nd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%151st of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters50.4%
49th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%200th of 390 in SC
Government workers12.8%
43rd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%272nd of 409 in SC
Diversity index43.6
41st
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9264th of 411 in SC
Median age37.8
40th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2316th of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents7.2%
39th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%64th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$40,861
24th
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623217th of 408 in SC
Broadband access87.9%
23rd
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%166th of 401 in SC
Median household income$59,317
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324191st of 383 in SC
Median gross rent$969
19th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180164th of 344 in SC
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%204th of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.394
17th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475324th of 397 in SC
Per capita income$28,985
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236259th of 411 in SC
Population density117/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi191st of 411 in SC
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%225th of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers6.6%
15th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%295th of 409 in SC
Healthcare workers6.8%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%306th of 409 in SC
Population7,938
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225187th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older10.9%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%371st of 411 in SC
Median home value$151,100
9th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000241st of 382 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%320th of 409 in SC
Unemployment rate1.5%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%360th of 409 in SC

Measure	29123	Lexington	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Uninsured rateWeakness	15%	8.7%	9.6%	8.4%	88th	59th of 407
Veterans	9.2%	9%	8.3%	6.2%	86th	118th of 411
Poverty rateWeakness	19.8%	11.1%	14.1%	12.5%	84th	133rd of 401
Average commuteWeakness	31.9 min	26 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	83rd	89th of 394
Homeownership rate	79.7%	77.4%	71.9%	65.2%	78th	172nd of 401
Housing vacancy	11.8%	8.2%	13.3%	10.1%	78th	239th of 402
Residents under 18	22.3%	23%	21.4%	22%	52nd	151st of 411
Rent-burdened renters	50.4%	48.2%	52.1%	51.1%	49th	200th of 390
Government workers	12.8%	17.9%	15.2%	14.5%	43rd	272nd of 409
Diversity index	43.6	47.5	54.9	61.4	41st	264th of 411
Median age	37.8	39.8	40.2	38.9	40th	316th of 411
Foreign-born residents	7.2%	6.5%	5.8%	14.1%	39th	64th of 411
Median earnings per worker	$40,861	$47,688	$44,623	$49,666	24th	217th of 408
Broadband access	87.9%	92.3%	88.8%	91%	23rd	166th of 401
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,317	$77,408	$69,324	$80,734	19th	191st of 383
Median gross rent	$969	$1,178	$1,180	$1,413	19th	164th of 344
Work from home	7.5%	11.9%	11.5%	15.1%	19th	204th of 409
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.394	0.429	0.475	0.483	17th	324th of 397
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,985	$39,667	$39,236	$44,673	16th	259th of 411
Population density	117/sq mi	436/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	191st of 411
Tech workers	1.1%	2.6%	2.6%	3.8%	15th	225th of 409
Self-employed workers	6.6%	9.6%	9.9%	10%	15th	295th of 409
Healthcare workers	6.8%	9.9%	9.5%	9.7%	13th	306th of 409
Population	7,938	304,887	5,296,225	334,922,499	12th	187th of 411
Residents 65 and older	10.9%	17.1%	18.9%	17.2%	12th	371st of 411
Median home value	$151,100	$234,500	$259,000	$332,700	9th	241st of 382
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.3%	34.1%	32.1%	35.7%	6th	320th of 409
Unemployment rateStrength	1.5%	4.5%	4.9%	5.2%	3rd	360th 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

16%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.8

Under 18

22.3%

65 and over

10.9%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black6%
Hispanic13%
Asian0.7%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

43.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 3,000
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 72.8%
Married couples: 56.4%
Living alone: 18.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

29123

$59,317

Lexington Co.

$77,408

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,985

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.394

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29123

$151,100

Lexington Co.

$234,500

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29123

$969

Lexington Co.

$1,178

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

45%

2–4 units

0.2%

5–19 units

0.9%

20+ units

Mobile home

54%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,402
Owner-occupied: 79.7%
Vacant: 11.8%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

0.0%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

15%

20–29

20%

30–44

32%

45–59

18%

60+

Average commute

31.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Office and admin

15%

Management

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Sales

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

13%

Construction

12%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

0.4%

Arts and recreation

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$40,861

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29123	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,554	$74,888
Service	$21,469	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,115	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,489	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,757	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

39%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 87.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.5%
No internet access: 10.7%
Without health insurance: 15%
Limited-English households: 2.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Pelion
State: South Carolina
County: Lexington County
Center point: 33.7574° N, 81.2613° W
Land area: 68 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Pelion5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29123

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29073	Lexington, SC	9.3 mi	53,156	$77,229	$216,300
29053	Gaston, SC	11 mi	21,076	$56,703	$126,300
29171	West Columbia, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29228	Columbia, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29137	Salley, SC	12 mi	2,248	$41,116	$107,200
29164	Wagener, SC	12 mi	4,830	$49,440	$177,400
29160	Swansea, SC	13 mi	7,419	$61,964	$147,500
29112	North, SC	14 mi	3,847	$50,195	$91,700
29170	West Columbia, SC	14 mi	21,247	$74,902	$212,800
29172	West Columbia, SC	15 mi	8,974	$64,430	$180,800
29054	Gilbert, SC	15 mi	11,174	$91,099	$283,500
29070	Leesville, SC	15 mi	15,657	$65,865	$197,600

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Questions about 29123

What city is zip code 29123?

29123 is assigned to Pelion, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29123 in?

29123 is in Lexington County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29123?

About 7,938 people live in 29123, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29123 in?

29123 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29123?

The median household income in 29123 is $59,317.

What zip codes are near 29123?

The closest zip codes to 29123 are 29073, 29053, 29171, 29228, 29137.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29123, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.