Zip code 29379: Union, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29379?

29379 is assigned to Union, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29379 in?

29379 is in Union County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29379?

About 17,607 people live in 29379, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29379?

The median household income in 29379 is $40,879.

Q: What zip codes are near 29379?

The closest zip codes to 29379 are 29321, 29353, 29364, 29031, 29395.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyEastern Time

Population

17,607

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$110K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$811/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

243 sq mi

73 people/sq mi

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

About 29379

29379 is a small-town zip code in Union, South Carolina (Union County), covering 243 sq mi of land. About 17,607 people live here, or 73 per square mile. The median resident is 44.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $40,879 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $109,900, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $811 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.1 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 29379 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate9.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%57th of 409 in SC
Poverty rate23.7%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%83rd of 401 in SC
Median age44.7
85th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2139th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older21.9%
83rd
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%137th of 411 in SC
Housing vacancy11.7%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%244th of 402 in SC
Veterans7.9%
76th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%186th of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate10.7%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%148th of 407 in SC
Government workers16.2%
67th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%191st of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.456
67th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475177th of 397 in SC
Diversity index54.8
61st
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9119th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters53.5%
61st
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%166th of 390 in SC
Average commute26.1 min
50th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min240th of 394 in SC
Homeownership rate65.3%
42nd
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%317th of 401 in SC
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%233rd of 411 in SC
Population17,607
27th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225112th of 411 in SC
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%217th of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%301st of 409 in SC
Population density73/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi235th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$25,983
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236323rd of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%271st of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$35,519
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623304th of 408 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher14.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%306th of 409 in SC
Broadband access83.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%251st of 401 in SC
Median gross rent$811
7th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180259th of 344 in SC
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%334th of 409 in SC
Median home value$109,900
4th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000293rd of 382 in SC
Median household income$40,879
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324344th of 383 in SC
Work from home2.6%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%332nd of 409 in SC

Measure	29379	Union	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.2%	7.9%	4.9%	5.2%	92nd	57th of 409
Poverty rateWeakness	23.7%	22.6%	14.1%	12.5%	90th	83rd of 401
Median age	44.7	44.5	40.2	38.9	85th	139th of 411
Residents 65 and older	21.9%	21.6%	18.9%	17.2%	83rd	137th of 411
Housing vacancy	11.7%	14.2%	13.3%	10.1%	78th	244th of 402
Veterans	7.9%	7.8%	8.3%	6.2%	76th	186th of 411
Uninsured rate	10.7%	10.5%	9.6%	8.4%	74th	148th of 407
Government workers	16.2%	15.2%	15.2%	14.5%	67th	191st of 409
Income inequality (Gini)	0.456	0.469	0.475	0.483	67th	177th of 397
Diversity index	54.8	50.8	54.9	61.4	61st	119th of 411
Rent-burdened renters	53.5%	52.5%	52.1%	51.1%	61st	166th of 390
Average commute	26.1 min	27.4 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	50th	240th of 394
Homeownership rate	65.3%	71.3%	71.9%	65.2%	42nd	317th of 401
Residents under 18	20.2%	20.8%	21.4%	22%	33rd	233rd of 411
Population	17,607	26,885	5,296,225	334,922,499	27th	112th of 411
Tech workers	1.2%	1.2%	2.6%	3.8%	17th	217th of 409
Self-employed workers	6.5%	6.2%	9.9%	10%	14th	301st of 409
Population density	73/sq mi	52/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	235th of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,983	$27,229	$39,236	$44,673	10th	323rd of 411
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	1.5%	5.8%	14.1%	10th	271st of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,519	$37,111	$44,623	$49,666	10th	304th of 408
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.1%	15%	32.1%	35.7%	8th	306th of 409
Broadband accessWeakness	83.1%	82.3%	88.8%	91%	8th	251st of 401
Median gross rent	$811	$804	$1,180	$1,413	7th	259th of 344
Healthcare workers	5.8%	12.3%	9.5%	9.7%	7th	334th of 409
Median home value	$109,900	$103,600	$259,000	$332,700	4th	293rd of 382
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,879	$41,621	$69,324	$80,734	3rd	344th of 383
Work from home	2.6%	3.4%	11.5%	15.1%	2nd	332nd 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

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.7

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

21.9%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black31%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

54.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 7,786
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 57.2%
Married couples: 33.9%
Living alone: 39.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29379

$40,879

Union Co.

$41,621

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,983

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.456

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29379

$109,900

Union Co.

$103,600

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29379

$811

Union Co.

$804

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

0.6%

Housing units: 8,819
Owner-occupied: 65.3%
Vacant: 11.7%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.2%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

28%

20–29

13%

30–44

13%

45–59

13%

60+

11%

Average commute

26.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

21%

Transportation and moving

15%

Office and admin

10%

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Healthcare

Management

Sales

Police and fire

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.8%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$35,519

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29379	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,554	$74,888
Service	$25,674	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,387	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,234	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,100	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

37%

Some college

22%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 83.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.8%
No internet access: 15.1%
Without health insurance: 10.7%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Union
State: South Carolina
County: Union County
Center point: 34.6876° N, 81.6016° W
Land area: 243 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Union3% of zip
Monarch Mill (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29379

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29321	Buffalo, SC	8.1 mi	3,236	$34,464	$60,000
29353	Jonesville, SC	10 mi	3,675	$64,494	$116,800
29364	Lockhart, SC	11 mi	553	$25,089	$22,900
29031	Carlisle, SC	11 mi	1,617	$61,143	$92,600
29395	Jonesville, SC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
29178	Whitmire, SC	13 mi	3,280	$60,241	$73,000
29331	Cross Anchor, SC	15 mi	98	—	$91,300
29374	Pauline, SC	16 mi	3,079	$78,397	$247,000
29372	Pacolet, SC	16 mi	3,552	$46,739	$104,400
29742	Sharon, SC	17 mi	2,492	$52,775	$218,100
29335	Enoree, SC	17 mi	5,472	$52,670	$123,000
29373	Pacolet Mills, SC	18 mi	320	$62,143	—

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Questions about 29379

What city is zip code 29379?

29379 is assigned to Union, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29379 in?

29379 is in Union County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29379?

About 17,607 people live in 29379, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29379 in?

29379 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29379?

The median household income in 29379 is $40,879.

What zip codes are near 29379?

The closest zip codes to 29379 are 29321, 29353, 29364, 29031, 29395.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29379, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.