Zip code 29555: Johnsonville, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29555?

29555 is assigned to Johnsonville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29555 in?

29555 is mostly in Florence County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29555?

About 5,972 people live in 29555, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29555?

The median household income in 29555 is $43,011.

Q: What zip codes are near 29555?

The closest zip codes to 29555 are 29546, 29554, 29583, 29519, 29580.

Residential delivery areaFlorence CountyEastern Time

Population

5,972

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$151K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$633/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

95 sq mi

63 people/sq mi

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

About 29555

29555 is a small-town zip code in Johnsonville, South Carolina (Florence County), covering 95 sq mi of land. About 5,972 people live here, or 63 per square mile. The median resident is 32.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,011 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,000, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $633 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 29555 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1835%
99th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%5th of 411 in SC
Poverty rate37.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%17th of 401 in SC
Unemployment rate12.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%28th of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.536
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47528th of 397 in SC
Housing vacancy18.8%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%116th of 402 in SC
Rent-burdened renters64.5%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%72nd of 390 in SC
Healthcare workers13.9%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%56th of 409 in SC
Government workers19.5%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%103rd of 409 in SC
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%48th of 409 in SC
Homeownership rate71%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%270th of 401 in SC
Diversity index52.3
56th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9159th of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers9.5%
53rd
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%178th of 409 in SC
Uninsured rate7.1%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%294th of 407 in SC
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%297th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older15.7%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%295th of 411 in SC
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min267th of 394 in SC
Median earnings per worker$45,633
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623138th of 408 in SC
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%202nd of 409 in SC
Population5,972
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225204th of 411 in SC
Median age32.6
10th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2373rd of 411 in SC
Population density63/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi256th of 411 in SC
Median home value$151,000
9th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000243rd of 382 in SC
Per capita income$23,530
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236353rd of 411 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%321st of 409 in SC
Median household income$43,011
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324331st of 383 in SC
Broadband access80.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%284th of 401 in SC
Median gross rent$633
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180328th of 344 in SC
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%344th of 411 in SC

Measure	29555	Florence	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Residents under 18	35%	23.5%	21.4%	22%	99th	5th of 411
Poverty rateWeakness	37.6%	18.7%	14.1%	12.5%	98th	17th of 401
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.9%	5.6%	4.9%	5.2%	98th	28th of 409
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.536	0.487	0.475	0.483	96th	28th of 397
Housing vacancy	18.8%	14.9%	13.3%	10.1%	92nd	116th of 402
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64.5%	50.9%	52.1%	51.1%	92nd	72nd of 390
Healthcare workers	13.9%	12.3%	9.5%	9.7%	92nd	56th of 409
Government workers	19.5%	15.8%	15.2%	14.5%	83rd	103rd of 409
Tech workers	3.7%	2.2%	2.6%	3.8%	64th	48th of 409
Homeownership rate	71%	64.5%	71.9%	65.2%	56th	270th of 401
Diversity index	52.3	57.3	54.9	61.4	56th	159th of 411
Self-employed workers	9.5%	9.9%	9.9%	10%	53rd	178th of 409
Uninsured rate	7.1%	9.3%	9.6%	8.4%	52nd	294th of 407
Veterans	5.7%	7.2%	8.3%	6.2%	48th	297th of 411
Residents 65 and older	15.7%	18.1%	18.9%	17.2%	43rd	295th of 411
Average commute	24.9 min	22 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	42nd	267th of 394
Median earnings per worker	$45,633	$41,772	$44,623	$49,666	42nd	138th of 408
Work from home	7.5%	9.1%	11.5%	15.1%	19th	202nd of 409
Population	5,972	137,117	5,296,225	334,922,499	10th	204th of 411
Median age	32.6	39.4	40.2	38.9	10th	373rd of 411
Population density	63/sq mi	171/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	256th of 411
Median home value	$151,000	$177,900	$259,000	$332,700	9th	243rd of 382
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,530	$33,071	$39,236	$44,673	6th	353rd of 411
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	24.4%	32.1%	35.7%	6th	321st of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,011	$58,305	$69,324	$80,734	5th	331st of 383
Broadband accessWeakness	80.6%	83.3%	88.8%	91%	5th	284th of 401
Median gross rent	$633	$954	$1,180	$1,413	2nd	328th of 344
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	3%	5.8%	14.1%	2nd	344th of 411

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

10%

Under 5

25%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

32.6

Under 18

35%

65 and over

15.7%

Race and ethnicity

White55%
Black42%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

52.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,101
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 68.9%
Married couples: 41.6%
Living alone: 28.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29555

$43,011

Florence Co.

$58,305

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,530

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.536

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29555

$151,000

Florence Co.

$177,900

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29555

$633

Florence Co.

$954

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,588
Owner-occupied: 71%
Vacant: 18.8%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 41.1%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

31%

20–29

30–44

17%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Education

Food service

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Computer and math

Business and finance

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

16%

Construction

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Other services

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$45,633

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29555	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,891	$74,888
Service	$25,203	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,116	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,650	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,591	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

40%

Some college

18%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
Households with broadband: 80.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.3%
No internet access: 17.1%
Without health insurance: 7.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Johnsonville
State: South Carolina
County: Florence County
Center point: 33.8408° N, 79.4576° W
Land area: 95 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29555 spans 2 counties

Florence County93% of land
Williamsburg County8% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Johnsonville2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29555

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29546	Gresham, SC	6.9 mi	2,683	$32,043	$97,100
29554	Hemingway, SC	10 mi	8,681	$55,100	$156,700
29583	Pamplico, SC	12 mi	4,994	$34,931	$114,100
29519	Centenary, SC	13 mi	99	$13,777	—
29580	Nesmith, SC	14 mi	1,322	$50,156	$88,700
29560	Lake City, SC	17 mi	12,277	$46,601	$125,900
29544	Galivants Ferry, SC	18 mi	8,252	$78,401	$210,000
29527	Conway, SC	19 mi	28,451	$52,069	$218,100
29591	Scranton, SC	19 mi	4,639	$65,000	$93,300
29503	Florence, SC · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
29530	Coward, SC	19 mi	2,641	$44,012	$116,800
29504	Florence, SC · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 29555

What city is zip code 29555?

29555 is assigned to Johnsonville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29555 in?

29555 is mostly in Florence County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29555?

About 5,972 people live in 29555, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29555 in?

29555 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29555?

The median household income in 29555 is $43,011.

What zip codes are near 29555?

The closest zip codes to 29555 are 29546, 29554, 29583, 29519, 29580.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29555, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.