Zip code 29563: Lake View, South Carolina
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 29563
29563 is a small-town zip code in Lake View, South Carolina (Dillon County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 1,884 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 50.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $46,013 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $88,600, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $601 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.
How 29563 compares
- Healthcare workers18.6%99thU.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%20th of 409 in SC
- Median age50.896thU.S. 38.9 · SC 40.259th of 411 in SC
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%65th of 411 in SC
- Poverty rate21.7%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%110th of 401 in SC
- Housing vacancy15.7%88thU.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%169th of 402 in SC
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47583rd of 397 in SC
- Uninsured rate9.3%67thU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%207th of 407 in SC
- Government workers16.1%66thU.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%192nd of 409 in SC
- 61stU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%154th of 409 in SC
- Diversity index55.161stU.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9109th of 411 in SC
- Average commute27.4 min59thU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min200th of 394 in SC
- Homeownership rate63.5%38thU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%328th of 401 in SC
- Veterans3.8%24thU.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%362nd of 411 in SC
- Median earnings per worker$40,08321stU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623238th of 408 in SC
- Per capita income$30,30120thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236225th of 411 in SC
- Residents under 1816.5%12thU.S. 22% · SC 21.4%313th of 411 in SC
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%277th of 411 in SC
- Population density50/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi284th of 411 in SC
- Median household income$46,0136thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324309th of 383 in SC
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%323rd of 409 in SC
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%338th of 390 in SC
- Population1,8843rdU.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225310th of 411 in SC
- Median home value$88,6001stU.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000343rd of 382 in SC
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180334th of 344 in SC
- Work from home0.9%1stU.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%368th of 409 in SC
- Broadband access59.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%388th of 401 in SC
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%338th of 409 in SC
- 1stU.S. 10% · SC 9.9%376th of 409 in SC
| Measure | 29563 | Dillon | SC | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 18.6% | 10% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 20th of 409 | |
| Median age | 50.8 | 38.2 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 59th of 411 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27% | 18% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 65th of 411 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.7% | 27.7% | 14.1% | 12.5% | 110th of 401 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.7% | 16.1% | 13.3% | 10.1% | 169th of 402 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.495 | 0.453 | 0.475 | 0.483 | 83rd of 397 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 207th of 407 | |
| Government workers | 16.1% | 16.2% | 15.2% | 14.5% | 192nd of 409 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 9% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 154th of 409 | |
| Diversity index | 55.1 | 59.3 | 54.9 | 61.4 | 109th of 411 | |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.2 min | 25.6 min | 26.4 min | 200th of 394 | |
| Homeownership rate | 63.5% | 64.7% | 71.9% | 65.2% | 328th of 401 | |
| Veterans | 3.8% | 4.8% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 362nd of 411 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,083 | $36,070 | $44,623 | $49,666 | 238th of 408 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,301 | $24,278 | $39,236 | $44,673 | 225th of 411 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.5% | 25.3% | 21.4% | 22% | 313th of 411 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.8% | 14.1% | 277th of 411 | |
| Population density | 50/sq mi | 69/sq mi | 176/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 284th of 411 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,013 | $46,605 | $69,324 | $80,734 | 309th of 383 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13% | 13.8% | 32.1% | 35.7% | 323rd of 409 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 28.3% | 45.9% | 52.1% | 51.1% | 338th of 390 | |
| Population | 1,884 | 27,862 | 5,296,225 | 334,922,499 | 310th of 411 | |
| Median home value | $88,600 | $85,400 | $259,000 | $332,700 | 343rd of 382 | |
| Median gross rent | $601 | $679 | $1,180 | $1,413 | 334th of 344 | |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 4% | 11.5% | 15.1% | 368th of 409 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 59.4% | 70.4% | 88.8% | 91% | 388th of 401 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 338th of 409 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3% | 7.4% | 9.9% | 10% | 376th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White53%
- Black41%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0.5%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 927
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 54.7%
- Married couples
- 28.9%
- Living alone
- 39.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.8%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,099
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Vacant
- 15.7%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 28.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 7.6%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 29563 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,208 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,155 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $49,063 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $22,292 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $28,846 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.6%
- Households with broadband
- 59.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 31.1%
- No internet access
- 32.6%
- Without health insurance
- 9.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lake View
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Dillon County
- Center point
- 34.3533° N, 79.2087° W
- Land area
- 38 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lake View5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 29563
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28362 | Marietta, NC | 4.7 mi | $36,667 |
| 29543 | Fork, SC | 5.6 mi | $55,658 |
| 28340 | Fairmont, NC | 9.2 mi | $39,746 |
| 28319 | Barnesville, NC · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 29536 | Dillon, SC | 10 mi | $46,120 |
| 28369 | Orrum, NC | 11 mi | $40,000 |
| 29547 | Hamer, SC | 12 mi | $55,472 |
| 29581 | Nichols, SC | 12 mi | $54,701 |
| 28439 | Fair Bluff, NC | 13 mi | $32,361 |
| 28375 | Proctorville, NC | 13 mi | $74,327 |
| 29574 | Mullins, SC | 13 mi | $34,112 |
| 29592 | Sellers, SC | 16 mi | $42,649 |
Zip codes like 29563 elsewhere
Questions about 29563
What city is zip code 29563?
29563 is assigned to Lake View, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 29563 in?
29563 is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
What is the population of 29563?
About 1,884 people live in 29563, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 29563 in?
29563 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 29563?
The median household income in 29563 is $46,013.
What zip codes are near 29563?
The closest zip codes to 29563 are 28362, 29543, 28340, 28319, 29536.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29563, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.