ZIP Code 29117 - Orangeburg South Carolina
Overview
29117 is the ZIP Code for South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. 29117 is entirely within Orangeburg County. Regionally, 29117 is located in Metro Columbia.
ZIP Code 29117 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Orangeburg |
| Organization | South Carolina State University |
| Primary County | Orangeburg County |
| ZIP Code Type | Unique |
| Population (2022) | 555 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 / 839 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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29117 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29117 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29117 is African American. The current unemployment level in 29117 is 4.2%.
| Population | 555 |
| Population Growth Rate | -30.17% |
| Population Density | 2,493 People per Square Mile |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 81.2% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 93.13% |
29117 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 14.31% |
| Black | 488 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29117 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 0.56% |
| Black | 339 | 95.49% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29117 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9 | 100% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
29117 Geography
| Coordinates | 33.49792862, -80.85055542 |
| Region | Metro Columbia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Orangeburg, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.22262343 Square Miles |
29117 Schools
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29117 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 65l - Vidalia Upland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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