| ZIP Code | 29045 |
| ZIP Code Name | Elgin |
| Primary County | Kershaw County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 28,906 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 |
| Current Time | EDT |
29045 is a United States ZIP Code located in Elgin South Carolina. Portions of 29045 are also in Columbia and Lugoff. 29045 is primarily within Kershaw County with some portions in Richland County and Fairfield County. 29045 is within Metro Columbia.
29045 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 29045 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29045 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29045 is African American. The current unemployment level in 29045 is 4.2%.
| Population | 28,906 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.56% |
| Population Density | 403 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,955 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.0% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $64,688 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $68,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 43.15% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,437 | 61.19% |
| Black | 8,164 | 28.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,906 | 6.69% |
| Asian | 974 | 3.42% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,188 | 35.68% |
| Black | 1,556 | 46.73% |
| Hispanic | 514 | 15.44% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.21% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 829 | 6.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,423 | 19.09% |
| High School Diploma | 3,776 | 29.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 166 | 1.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 441 | 3.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,552 | 20.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,197 | 9.43% |
| Masters Degree | 974 | 7.67% |
| Professional Degree | 134 | 1.06% |
| Doctorate Degree | 195 | 1.54% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65c - Sand Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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