Zip code 29922: Garnett, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29922?

29922 is assigned to Garnett, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29922 in?

29922 is mostly in Hampton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29922?

About 772 people live in 29922, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29922?

The median household income in 29922 is $28,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 29922?

The closest zip codes to 29922 are 31303, 29939, 29921, 29934, 29943.

Residential delivery areaHampton CountyEastern Time

Population

772

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

145 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 29922

29922 is a rural zip code in Garnett, South Carolina (Hampton County), covering 145 sq mi of land. About 772 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 55.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $28,750 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 46.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 29922 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate46.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%8th of 401 in SC
Residents 65 and older39.8%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%18th of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers38.9%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%3rd of 409 in SC
Median age55.3
98th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.233rd of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate87.7%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%66th of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy19.5%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%107th of 402 in SC
Residents under 1823.4%
62nd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%116th of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate4.5%
43rd
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%209th of 409 in SC
Uninsured rate5.2%
35th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%344th of 407 in SC
Government workers11.9%
35th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%295th of 409 in SC
Diversity index34.5
29th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9322nd of 411 in SC
Veterans3.6%
21st
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%367th of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers5.7%
8th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%326th of 409 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher11.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%343rd of 409 in SC
Population772
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225364th of 411 in SC
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi409th of 411 in SC
Median household income$28,750
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324378th of 383 in SC
Per capita income$16,984
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236395th of 411 in SC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%393rd of 409 in SC
Broadband access56.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%392nd of 401 in SC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%385th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%383rd of 390 in SC
Median earnings per worker$16,458
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623397th of 408 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%353rd of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.237
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475391st of 397 in SC

Measure	29922	Hampton	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	46.2%	20.7%	14.1%	12.5%	99th	8th of 401
Residents 65 and older	39.8%	19.7%	18.9%	17.2%	99th	18th of 411
Healthcare workers	38.9%	8.7%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	3rd of 409
Median age	55.3	40.9	40.2	38.9	98th	33rd of 411
Homeownership rateStrength	87.7%	73.4%	71.9%	65.2%	93rd	66th of 401
Housing vacancy	19.5%	16.4%	13.3%	10.1%	93rd	107th of 402
Residents under 18	23.4%	21.4%	21.4%	22%	62nd	116th of 411
Unemployment rate	4.5%	9.5%	4.9%	5.2%	43rd	209th of 409
Uninsured rate	5.2%	10.1%	9.6%	8.4%	35th	344th of 407
Government workers	11.9%	24.2%	15.2%	14.5%	35th	295th of 409
Diversity index	34.5	56.4	54.9	61.4	29th	322nd of 411
Veterans	3.6%	6.9%	8.3%	6.2%	21st	367th of 411
Self-employed workers	5.7%	7.9%	9.9%	10%	8th	326th of 409
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.4%	12.1%	32.1%	35.7%	4th	343rd of 409
Population	772	18,254	5,296,225	334,922,499	1st	364th of 411
Population density	5/sq mi	33/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	409th of 411
Median household incomeWeakness	$28,750	$44,711	$69,324	$80,734	1st	378th of 383
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,984	$25,277	$39,236	$44,673	1st	395th of 411
Work from home	0%	3.1%	11.5%	15.1%	1st	393rd of 409
Broadband accessWeakness	56.9%	82.6%	88.8%	91%	1st	392nd of 401
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.3%	5.8%	14.1%	1st	385th of 411
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	56.2%	52.1%	51.1%	1st	383rd of 390
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$16,458	$36,118	$44,623	$49,666	1st	397th of 408
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	353rd of 409
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.237	0.454	0.475	0.483	1st	391st of 397

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

13%

Under 5

10%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

20%

65–74

20%

75+

Median age

55.3

Under 18

23.4%

65 and over

39.8%

Race and ethnicity

White10%
Black80%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

34.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 350
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 41.4%
Married couples: 12.6%
Living alone: 51.4%
Veterans (of adults): 3.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

48%

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29922

$28,750

Hampton Co.

$44,711

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,984

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

46.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.237

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29922

—

Hampton Co.

$112,000

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29922

—

Hampton Co.

$843

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 435
Owner-occupied: 87.7%
Vacant: 19.5%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

15%

30–44

45–59

19%

60+

45%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

32.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

39%

Office and admin

15%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Production

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

49%

Retail

17%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Public administration

Construction

Manufacturing

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$16,458

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

29%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29922	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	under $2,500	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,143	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

49%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 56.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 37.7%
No internet access: 43.1%
Without health insurance: 5.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Garnett
State: South Carolina
County: Hampton County
Center point: 32.5883° N, 81.2801° W
Land area: 145 sq mi
Water area: 2.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29922 spans 2 counties

Hampton County67% of land
Jasper County33% of land

Zip codes near 29922

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31303	Clyo, GA	6 mi	2,604	$75,968	$180,900
29939	Scotia, SC	6.7 mi	81	—	—
29921	Furman, SC	8.9 mi	618	$72,375	$95,100
29934	Pineland, SC	9.8 mi	1,183	$88,397	$174,200
29943	Tillman, SC	10 mi	224	$68,875	$84,300
30446	Newington, GA	11 mi	2,162	$75,521	$141,000
29918	Estill, SC	11 mi	3,799	$42,665	$90,200
31329	Springfield, GA	12 mi	9,609	$78,483	$252,800
30449	Oliver, GA	15 mi	18	—	—
29932	Luray, SC	17 mi	322	—	$153,900
29923	Gifford, SC	18 mi	268	$31,389	$94,700
29936	Ridgeland, SC	20 mi	14,989	$48,986	$216,800

Questions about 29922

What city is zip code 29922?

29922 is assigned to Garnett, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29922 in?

29922 is mostly in Hampton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29922?

About 772 people live in 29922, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29922 in?

29922 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29922?

The median household income in 29922 is $28,750.

What zip codes are near 29922?

The closest zip codes to 29922 are 31303, 29939, 29921, 29934, 29943.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29922, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.