Zip code 29924: Hampton, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29924?

29924 is assigned to Hampton, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29924 in?

29924 is in Hampton County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29924?

About 4,447 people live in 29924, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29924?

The median household income in 29924 is $43,542.

Q: What zip codes are near 29924?

The closest zip codes to 29924 are 29913, 29911, 29933, 29944, 29923.

Residential delivery areaHampton CountyEastern Time

Population

4,447

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$166K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$933/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

49 sq mi

91 people/sq mi

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

About 29924

29924 is a small-town zip code in Hampton, South Carolina (Hampton County), covering 49 sq mi of land. About 4,447 people live here, or 91 per square mile. The median resident is 39.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,542 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,800, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $933 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.6 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 29924 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate34%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%22nd of 401 in SC
Unemployment rate12%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%33rd of 409 in SC
Government workers20.9%
87th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%78th of 409 in SC
Uninsured rate13.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%69th of 407 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.492
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47591st of 397 in SC
Self-employed workers13.4%
85th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%83rd of 409 in SC
Average commute31.6 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min93rd of 394 in SC
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%232nd of 402 in SC
Residents 65 and older19.7%
72nd
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%202nd of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters55.5%
68th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%141st of 390 in SC
Diversity index57.8
67th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.970th of 411 in SC
Median age39.7
55th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2261st of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate70.1%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%284th of 401 in SC
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%286th of 411 in SC
Residents under 1822.2%
51st
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%156th of 411 in SC
Broadband access90.4%
37th
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%118th of 401 in SC
Foreign-born residents4.8%
28th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%119th of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers7.5%
21st
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%275th of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$933
16th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180182nd of 344 in SC
Median home value$165,800
13th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000214th of 382 in SC
Population density91/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi221st of 411 in SC
Population4,447
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225230th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$24,241
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236345th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$33,266
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623341st of 408 in SC
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%274th of 409 in SC
Median household income$43,542
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324327th of 383 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher11.9%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%339th of 409 in SC
Work from home3.5%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%303rd of 409 in SC

Measure	29924	Hampton	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	34%	20.7%	14.1%	12.5%	98th	22nd of 401
Unemployment rateWeakness	12%	9.5%	4.9%	5.2%	97th	33rd of 409
Government workers	20.9%	24.2%	15.2%	14.5%	87th	78th of 409
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.9%	10.1%	9.6%	8.4%	86th	69th of 407
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.492	0.454	0.475	0.483	86th	91st of 397
Self-employed workers	13.4%	7.9%	9.9%	10%	85th	83rd of 409
Average commuteWeakness	31.6 min	33.8 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	81st	93rd of 394
Housing vacancy	12.1%	16.4%	13.3%	10.1%	79th	232nd of 402
Residents 65 and older	19.7%	19.7%	18.9%	17.2%	72nd	202nd of 411
Rent-burdened renters	55.5%	56.2%	52.1%	51.1%	68th	141st of 390
Diversity index	57.8	56.4	54.9	61.4	67th	70th of 411
Median age	39.7	40.9	40.2	38.9	55th	261st of 411
Homeownership rate	70.1%	73.4%	71.9%	65.2%	54th	284th of 401
Veterans	6%	6.9%	8.3%	6.2%	52nd	286th of 411
Residents under 18	22.2%	21.4%	21.4%	22%	51st	156th of 411
Broadband access	90.4%	82.6%	88.8%	91%	37th	118th of 401
Foreign-born residents	4.8%	2.3%	5.8%	14.1%	28th	119th of 411
Healthcare workers	7.5%	8.7%	9.5%	9.7%	21st	275th of 409
Median gross rent	$933	$843	$1,180	$1,413	16th	182nd of 344
Median home value	$165,800	$112,000	$259,000	$332,700	13th	214th of 382
Population density	91/sq mi	33/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	221st of 411
Population	4,447	18,254	5,296,225	334,922,499	7th	230th of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,241	$25,277	$39,236	$44,673	7th	345th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,266	$36,118	$44,623	$49,666	6th	341st of 408
Tech workers	0.5%	0.4%	2.6%	3.8%	6th	274th of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,542	$44,711	$69,324	$80,734	5th	327th of 383
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.9%	12.1%	32.1%	35.7%	5th	339th of 409
Work from home	3.5%	3.1%	11.5%	15.1%	3rd	303rd 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

14%

5–17

12%

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.7

Under 18

22.2%

65 and over

19.7%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black47%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

57.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

Households

Households: 1,890
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 53.4%
Married couples: 33.2%
Living alone: 37.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

29%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29924

$43,542

Hampton Co.

$44,711

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,241

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.492

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29924

$165,800

Hampton Co.

$112,000

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29924

$933

Hampton Co.

$843

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,151
Owner-occupied: 70.1%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.7%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

24%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

10%

60+

25%

Average commute

31.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

20%

Office and admin

13%

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Management

Sales

Healthcare

Production

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Business and finance

Food service

Education

Engineering and science

0.5%

Computer and math

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Admin, support and management

Construction

Other services

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$33,266

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29924	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,076	$74,888
Service	$16,280	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,036	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,103	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,912	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

49%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 90.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.2%
No internet access: 9.2%
Without health insurance: 13.9%
Limited-English households: 2.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Hampton
State: South Carolina
County: Hampton County
Center point: 32.8769° N, 81.1112° W
Land area: 49 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hampton9% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29924

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29913	Crocketville, SC · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
29911	Brunson, SC	4.4 mi	1,516	$57,143	$97,400
29933	Miley, SC · PO box	6.7 mi	—	—	—
29944	Varnville, SC	7.2 mi	4,416	$59,620	$112,100
29923	Gifford, SC	7.7 mi	268	$31,389	$94,700
29827	Fairfax, SC	10 mi	3,396	$40,844	$66,600
29918	Estill, SC	12 mi	3,799	$42,665	$90,200
29929	Islandton, SC	12 mi	1,276	$58,267	$104,500
29846	Sycamore, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29916	Early Branch, SC	14 mi	1,470	$70,982	$123,800
29921	Furman, SC	14 mi	618	$72,375	$95,100
29932	Luray, SC	14 mi	322	—	$153,900

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Questions about 29924

What city is zip code 29924?

29924 is assigned to Hampton, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29924 in?

29924 is in Hampton County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29924?

About 4,447 people live in 29924, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29924 in?

29924 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29924?

The median household income in 29924 is $43,542.

What zip codes are near 29924?

The closest zip codes to 29924 are 29913, 29911, 29933, 29944, 29923.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29924, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.