ZIP Code 29168 - Wedgefield South Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 29168 is located in Wedgefield South Carolina. Portions of 29168 are also in Cane Savannah and Wedgewood. 29168 is entirely within Sumter County. Regionally, 29168 is located in Metro Columbia.
ZIP Code 29168 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wedgefield |
| Primary County | Sumter County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,666 |
| Area Code(s) | 803 / 839 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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29168 Demographics
29168 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29168 is African American. The current unemployment level in 29168 is 4.2%.
| Population | 3,666 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.59% |
| Population Density | 34 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,059 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,179 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $154,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 51.81% |
29168 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,721 | 46.54% |
| Black | 1,916 | 51.81% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29168 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 121 | 8.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 138 | 9.39% |
| High School Diploma | 585 | 39.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 45 | 3.06% |
| GED or Alternate | 119 | 8.1% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 241 | 16.39% |
| Associates Degree | 200 | 13.61% |
| Masters Degree | 21 | 1.43% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
29168 Geography
| Coordinates | 33.85917282, -80.55263519 |
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| Region | Metro Columbia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Sumter, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 107 Square Miles |
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29168 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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