Zip code 29518: Cades, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29518?

29518 is assigned to Cades, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29518 in?

29518 is in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29518?

About 1,121 people live in 29518, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29518?

The median household income in 29518 is $61,923.

Q: What zip codes are near 29518?

The closest zip codes to 29518 are 29560, 29556, 29111, 29591, 29162.

Residential delivery areaWilliamsburg CountyEastern Time

Population

1,121

Median household income

$62K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$212K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,019/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

47 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

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

About 29518

29518 is a rural zip code in Cades, South Carolina (Williamsburg County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 1,121 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 35.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,923 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $212,200, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,019 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.5 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 29518 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%21st of 409 in SC
Uninsured rate23.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%14th of 407 in SC
Veterans12.3%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%44th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.508
91st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47560th of 397 in SC
Housing vacancy16%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%165th of 402 in SC
Poverty rate20%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%128th of 401 in SC
Residents 65 and older21.5%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%147th of 411 in SC
Residents under 1825%
74th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%77th of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers11.3%
72nd
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%125th of 409 in SC
Homeownership rate76.8%
71st
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%211th of 401 in SC
Unemployment rate4.9%
51st
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%191st of 409 in SC
Diversity index47.1
47th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9231st of 411 in SC
Median age35.6
25th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2352nd of 411 in SC
Median home value$212,200
24th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000148th of 382 in SC
Median household income$61,923
23rd
U.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324176th of 383 in SC
Median gross rent$1,019
23rd
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180147th of 344 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher20.4%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%206th of 409 in SC
Average commute21.5 min
20th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min342nd of 394 in SC
Per capita income$28,783
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236261st of 411 in SC
Work from home6.8%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%214th of 409 in SC
Median earnings per worker$36,667
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623287th of 408 in SC
Broadband access84.2%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%231st of 401 in SC
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi353rd of 411 in SC
Government workers5.9%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%380th of 409 in SC
Population1,121
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225351st of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%409th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters9.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%370th of 390 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%403rd of 409 in SC

Measure	29518	Williamsburg	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Healthcare workers	18.5%	11.6%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	21st of 409
Uninsured rateWeakness	23.9%	10.9%	9.6%	8.4%	97th	14th of 407
Veterans	12.3%	4.7%	8.3%	6.2%	95th	44th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.508	0.499	0.475	0.483	91st	60th of 397
Housing vacancy	16%	17.5%	13.3%	10.1%	88th	165th of 402
Poverty rateWeakness	20%	23.3%	14.1%	12.5%	84th	128th of 401
Residents 65 and older	21.5%	22.7%	18.9%	17.2%	81st	147th of 411
Residents under 18	25%	19.4%	21.4%	22%	74th	77th of 411
Self-employed workers	11.3%	9.2%	9.9%	10%	72nd	125th of 409
Homeownership rate	76.8%	76.4%	71.9%	65.2%	71st	211th of 401
Unemployment rate	4.9%	4%	4.9%	5.2%	51st	191st of 409
Diversity index	47.1	49.7	54.9	61.4	47th	231st of 411
Median age	35.6	43.2	40.2	38.9	25th	352nd of 411
Median home value	$212,200	$104,500	$259,000	$332,700	24th	148th of 382
Median household income	$61,923	$46,213	$69,324	$80,734	23rd	176th of 383
Median gross rent	$1,019	$765	$1,180	$1,413	23rd	147th of 344
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.4%	17.4%	32.1%	35.7%	22nd	206th of 409
Average commuteStrength	21.5 min	31.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	20th	342nd of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,783	$25,713	$39,236	$44,673	16th	261st of 411
Work from home	6.8%	6.8%	11.5%	15.1%	15th	214th of 409
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,667	$36,658	$44,623	$49,666	13th	287th of 408
Broadband accessWeakness	84.2%	76.6%	88.8%	91%	11th	231st of 401
Population density	24/sq mi	32/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	353rd of 411
Government workers	5.9%	19.1%	15.2%	14.5%	2nd	380th of 409
Population	1,121	30,282	5,296,225	334,922,499	1st	351st of 411
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.3%	5.8%	14.1%	1st	409th of 411
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	9.3%	54.6%	52.1%	51.1%	1st	370th of 390
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	403rd 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

12%

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

35.6

Under 18

25%

65 and over

21.5%

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black37%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

47.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 482
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 67%
Married couples: 37.8%
Living alone: 33%
Veterans (of adults): 12.3%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

25%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29518

$61,923

Williamsburg Co.

$46,213

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,783

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.508

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29518

$212,200

Williamsburg Co.

$104,500

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29518

$1,019

Williamsburg Co.

$765

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

51%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

49%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 574
Owner-occupied: 76.8%
Vacant: 16%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 9.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.3%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

46%

20–29

17%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

20%

Office and admin

19%

Healthcare

19%

Construction and repair

12%

Production

10%

Management

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Engineering and science

0.6%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

25%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Finance, insurance and real estate

14%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Construction

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

0.9%

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,667

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29518	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,208	$74,888
Service	$14,615	$26,804
Sales and office	$20,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,798	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,468	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

55%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 84.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51%
No internet access: 13.1%
Without health insurance: 23.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cades
State: South Carolina
County: Williamsburg County
Center point: 33.7948° N, 79.8466° W
Land area: 47 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 29518

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29560	Lake City, SC	6.3 mi	12,277	$46,601	$125,900
29556	Kingstree, SC	10 mi	10,559	$42,365	$107,900
29111	New Zion, SC	10 mi	1,401	$76,250	$125,500
29591	Scranton, SC	11 mi	4,639	$65,000	$93,300
29162	Turbeville, SC	11 mi	3,776	$61,979	$111,800
29114	Olanta, SC	12 mi	1,786	$56,579	$116,000
29143	Sardinia, SC · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
29530	Coward, SC	15 mi	2,641	$44,012	$116,800
29590	Salters, SC	16 mi	3,480	$31,115	$74,400
29056	Greeleyville, SC	16 mi	2,203	$47,031	$83,700
29051	Gable, SC	17 mi	758	$71,250	$179,900
29001	Alcolu, SC	19 mi	2,339	$65,250	$156,400

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Questions about 29518

What city is zip code 29518?

29518 is assigned to Cades, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29518 in?

29518 is in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29518?

About 1,121 people live in 29518, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29518 in?

29518 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29518?

The median household income in 29518 is $61,923.

What zip codes are near 29518?

The closest zip codes to 29518 are 29560, 29556, 29111, 29591, 29162.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29518, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.