Zip code 29477: Saint George, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29477?

29477 is assigned to Saint George, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29477 in?

29477 is mostly in Dorchester County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29477?

About 7,176 people live in 29477, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29477?

The median household income in 29477 is $53,894.

Q: What zip codes are near 29477?

The closest zip codes to 29477 are 29447, 29471, 29433, 29437, 29448.

Residential delivery areaDorchester CountyEastern Time

Population

7,176

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$90K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$824/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

110 sq mi

65 people/sq mi

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

About 29477

29477 is a small-town zip code in Saint George, South Carolina (Dorchester County), covering 110 sq mi of land. About 7,176 people live here, or 65 per square mile. The median resident is 45.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,894 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,300, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $824 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.8 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and office and administrative support.

How 29477 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate26.1%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%52nd of 401 in SC
Government workers23.9%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%51st of 409 in SC
Uninsured rate15.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%51st of 407 in SC
Housing vacancy16.1%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%162nd of 402 in SC
Residents 65 and older23.2%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%108th of 411 in SC
Median age45.3
87th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2118th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate78.5%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%183rd of 401 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475186th of 397 in SC
Average commute27.8 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min189th of 394 in SC
Diversity index51
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9178th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters50.4%
49th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%199th of 390 in SC
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%220th of 409 in SC
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%225th of 411 in SC
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%359th of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers7.9%
26th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%250th of 409 in SC
Median earnings per worker$40,664
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623222nd of 408 in SC
Unemployment rate3.2%
19th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%278th of 409 in SC
Median household income$53,894
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324246th of 383 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher16.7%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%259th of 409 in SC
Population7,176
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225192nd of 411 in SC
Per capita income$25,997
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236322nd of 411 in SC
Population density65/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi248th of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$824
8th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180253rd of 344 in SC
Work from home4.4%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%273rd of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%300th of 411 in SC
Median home value$90,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000338th of 382 in SC
Broadband access71.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%365th of 401 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%342nd of 409 in SC

Measure	29477	Dorchester	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	26.1%	11.4%	14.1%	12.5%	93rd	52nd of 401
Government workers	23.9%	18.1%	15.2%	14.5%	93rd	51st of 409
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.6%	10.2%	9.6%	8.4%	89th	51st of 407
Housing vacancy	16.1%	6.9%	13.3%	10.1%	88th	162nd of 402
Residents 65 and older	23.2%	15.2%	18.9%	17.2%	88th	108th of 411
Median age	45.3	38	40.2	38.9	87th	118th of 411
Homeownership rate	78.5%	75.5%	71.9%	65.2%	75th	183rd of 401
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.420	0.475	0.483	64th	186th of 397
Average commute	27.8 min	31.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	61st	189th of 394
Diversity index	51	56.4	54.9	61.4	53rd	178th of 411
Rent-burdened renters	50.4%	56.4%	52.1%	51.1%	49th	199th of 390
Self-employed workers	8.5%	9.8%	9.9%	10%	39th	220th of 409
Residents under 18	20.4%	24.1%	21.4%	22%	35th	225th of 411
Veterans	4%	11.8%	8.3%	6.2%	26th	359th of 411
Healthcare workers	7.9%	8.6%	9.5%	9.7%	26th	250th of 409
Median earnings per worker	$40,664	$48,061	$44,623	$49,666	23rd	222nd of 408
Unemployment rateStrength	3.2%	4.9%	4.9%	5.2%	19th	278th of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,894	$78,198	$69,324	$80,734	13th	246th of 383
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.7%	29.8%	32.1%	35.7%	13th	259th of 409
Population	7,176	167,201	5,296,225	334,922,499	11th	192nd of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,997	$38,870	$39,236	$44,673	10th	322nd of 411
Population density	65/sq mi	294/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	248th of 411
Median gross rent	$824	$1,463	$1,180	$1,413	8th	253rd of 344
Work from home	4.4%	11.2%	11.5%	15.1%	6th	273rd of 409
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	5.5%	5.8%	14.1%	6th	300th of 411
Median home value	$90,300	$329,300	$259,000	$332,700	2nd	338th of 382
Broadband accessWeakness	71.2%	91.6%	88.8%	91%	1st	365th of 401
Tech workers	0%	2.8%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	342nd 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

18%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

17%

45–54

10%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.3

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

23.2%

Race and ethnicity

White41%
Black57%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 2,987
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 72.8%
Married couples: 52.8%
Living alone: 23.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

32%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29477

$53,894

Dorchester Co.

$78,198

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,997

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29477

$90,300

Dorchester Co.

$329,300

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29477

$824

Dorchester Co.

$1,463

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,559
Owner-occupied: 78.5%
Vacant: 16.1%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.9%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

21%

20–29

15%

30–44

20%

45–59

20%

60+

Average commute

27.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

17%

Management

13%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

11%

Education

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Food service

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.1%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Public administration

Retail

Construction

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$40,664

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29477	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,301	$74,888
Service	$21,731	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,118	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,947	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,618	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

36%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
Households with broadband: 71.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.8%
No internet access: 26.6%
Without health insurance: 15.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Saint George
State: South Carolina
County: Dorchester County
Center point: 33.1632° N, 80.5652° W
Land area: 110 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29477 spans 2 counties

Dorchester County99% of land
Orangeburg County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

St. George3% of zip
Grover (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29477

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29447	Grover, SC · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
29471	Reevesville, SC	6.4 mi	1,135	$38,500	$109,700
29433	Canadys, SC · PO box	8 mi	—	—	—
29437	Dorchester, SC	8.7 mi	2,281	$61,821	$172,900
29448	Harleyville, SC	9.1 mi	1,997	$71,967	$194,900
29481	Smoaks, SC	14 mi	1,759	$46,719	$88,900
29018	Bowman, SC	14 mi	3,559	$49,167	$108,000
29059	Holly Hill, SC	14 mi	4,905	$38,698	$85,000
29432	Branchville, SC	15 mi	2,424	$54,826	$157,900
29435	Cottageville, SC	16 mi	4,304	$58,813	$168,500
29472	Ridgeville, SC	16 mi	12,722	$75,325	$263,100
29493	Williams, SC	18 mi	156	—	$92,800

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Questions about 29477

What city is zip code 29477?

29477 is assigned to Saint George, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29477 in?

29477 is mostly in Dorchester County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29477?

About 7,176 people live in 29477, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29477 in?

29477 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29477?

The median household income in 29477 is $53,894.

What zip codes are near 29477?

The closest zip codes to 29477 are 29447, 29471, 29433, 29437, 29448.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29477, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.