Zip code 29546: Gresham, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29546?

29546 is assigned to Gresham, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29546 in?

29546 is in Marion County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29546?

About 2,683 people live in 29546, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29546?

The median household income in 29546 is $32,043.

Q: What zip codes are near 29546?

The closest zip codes to 29546 are 29555, 29519, 29544, 29554, 29527.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyEastern Time

Population

2,683

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$97K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$671/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

142 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

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

About 29546

29546 is a rural zip code in Gresham, South Carolina (Marion County), covering 142 sq mi of land. About 2,683 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 45.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $32,043 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $97,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $671 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 29546 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate38.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%12th of 401 in SC
Government workers26.2%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%33rd of 409 in SC
Average commute34.8 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min56th of 394 in SC
Residents 65 and older24.2%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%92nd of 411 in SC
Median age45.1
86th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2128th of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%77th of 409 in SC
Housing vacancy12.4%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%224th of 402 in SC
Diversity index62.9
78th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.931st of 411 in SC
Veterans7.9%
76th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%185th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
74th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475146th of 397 in SC
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%212th of 407 in SC
Rent-burdened renters53.8%
62nd
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%160th of 390 in SC
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%175th of 409 in SC
Homeownership rate69.5%
52nd
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%287th of 401 in SC
Residents under 1821.3%
43rd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%191st of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%274th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$35,399
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623311th of 408 in SC
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%276th of 409 in SC
Population2,683
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225277th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$21,878
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236370th of 411 in SC
Broadband access79.5%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%299th of 401 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher10.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%362nd of 409 in SC
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi379th of 411 in SC
Median home value$97,100
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000322nd of 382 in SC
Median gross rent$671
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180313th of 344 in SC
Work from home3%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%319th of 409 in SC
Median household income$32,043
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324371st of 383 in SC
Self-employed workers3.2%
1st
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%373rd of 409 in SC

Measure	29546	Marion	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	38.8%	30%	14.1%	12.5%	99th	12th of 401
Government workers	26.2%	14.4%	15.2%	14.5%	96th	33rd of 409
Average commuteWeakness	34.8 min	28.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	91st	56th of 394
Residents 65 and older	24.2%	21.6%	18.9%	17.2%	90th	92nd of 411
Median age	45.1	42.6	40.2	38.9	86th	128th of 411
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	7.2%	4.9%	5.2%	86th	77th of 409
Housing vacancy	12.4%	16%	13.3%	10.1%	80th	224th of 402
Diversity index	62.9	54.9	54.9	61.4	78th	31st of 411
Veterans	7.9%	6.5%	8.3%	6.2%	76th	185th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.494	0.475	0.483	74th	146th of 397
Uninsured rate	9.2%	13.7%	9.6%	8.4%	67th	212th of 407
Rent-burdened renters	53.8%	49.2%	52.1%	51.1%	62nd	160th of 390
Healthcare workers	9.7%	13.7%	9.5%	9.7%	53rd	175th of 409
Homeownership rate	69.5%	62.6%	71.9%	65.2%	52nd	287th of 401
Residents under 18	21.3%	22.1%	21.4%	22%	43rd	191st of 411
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	1.4%	5.8%	14.1%	9th	274th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,399	$32,346	$44,623	$49,666	9th	311th of 408
Tech workers	0.5%	1.5%	2.6%	3.8%	6th	276th of 409
Population	2,683	28,664	5,296,225	334,922,499	4th	277th of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,878	$22,884	$39,236	$44,673	4th	370th of 411
Broadband accessWeakness	79.5%	69.4%	88.8%	91%	4th	299th of 401
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.4%	14.5%	32.1%	35.7%	3rd	362nd of 409
Population density	19/sq mi	59/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	379th of 411
Median home value	$97,100	$93,200	$259,000	$332,700	2nd	322nd of 382
Median gross rent	$671	$669	$1,180	$1,413	2nd	313th of 344
Work from home	3%	5.2%	11.5%	15.1%	2nd	319th of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$32,043	$36,301	$69,324	$80,734	1st	371st of 383
Self-employed workers	3.2%	9.4%	9.9%	10%	1st	373rd 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

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.1

Under 18

21.3%

65 and over

24.2%

Race and ethnicity

White41%
Black44%
Hispanic11%
Asian0%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

62.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 1,123
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 57.6%
Married couples: 35.8%
Living alone: 37.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7.9%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.5%

Median household income

29546

$32,043

Marion Co.

$36,301

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,878

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

38.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29546

$97,100

Marion Co.

$93,200

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29546

$671

Marion Co.

$669

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

42%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,282
Owner-occupied: 69.5%
Vacant: 12.4%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 53.8%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

30%

30–44

26%

45–59

14%

60+

16%

Average commute

34.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Sales

10%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Production

Legal and social services

Education

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Education

12%

Retail

11%

Public administration

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Other services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$35,399

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29546	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,649	$74,888
Service	$20,938	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,060	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$28,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,230	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

48%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
Households with broadband: 79.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 25.6%
No internet access: 16.4%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 3.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Gresham
State: South Carolina
County: Marion County
Center point: 33.8839° N, 79.3494° W
Land area: 142 sq mi
Water area: 3.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 29546

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29555	Johnsonville, SC	6.9 mi	5,972	$43,011	$151,000
29519	Centenary, SC	9.2 mi	99	$13,777	—
29544	Galivants Ferry, SC	11 mi	8,252	$78,401	$210,000
29554	Hemingway, SC	13 mi	8,681	$55,100	$156,700
29527	Conway, SC	14 mi	28,451	$52,069	$218,100
29583	Pamplico, SC	14 mi	4,994	$34,931	$114,100
29511	Aynor, SC	15 mi	6,874	$69,507	$252,900
29589	Rains, SC	15 mi	65	—	—
29571	Marion, SC	18 mi	13,457	$37,395	$108,400
29580	Nesmith, SC	20 mi	1,322	$50,156	$88,700
29574	Mullins, SC	20 mi	9,413	$34,112	$87,200
29503	Florence, SC · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 29546

What city is zip code 29546?

29546 is assigned to Gresham, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29546 in?

29546 is in Marion County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29546?

About 2,683 people live in 29546, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29546 in?

29546 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29546?

The median household income in 29546 is $32,043.

What zip codes are near 29546?

The closest zip codes to 29546 are 29555, 29519, 29544, 29554, 29527.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29546, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.