| Official Zip Code Name | Whitmire |
| Zip Code State | South Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Newberry |
| Secondary County: | Union |
| Area Code | 803 |
| Current Population: | 3377 |
| Racial Majority: | White 62.68% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 70.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $30916 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $39790 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 27.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 318 - 505 ft. |
| Area | 121 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 34.47272600, -81.57289800 |
The current unemployment level in 29178 is 2.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.8% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.0% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 29178 decreased to 3377 from 3823 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 29178 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 29178 public schools is White. 67.4% of students in 29178 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1999 | 62.68% | 2335 | -14% |
| Black Or African American | 1034 | 32.42% | 918 | +13% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.78% | 51 | -51% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 16 | -100% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.66% | 7 | +200% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.53% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 49 | 2.92% | 49 | +90% |
| White | 70.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 19.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3377 | 3823 |
| Male Population | 49.10% | |
| Female Population | 50.90% | |
| Total Households | 1432 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 67.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $30916 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 68.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 25.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 5.50% |
| 29178 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| South Carolina District 5 | Ralph Norman | Republican |
| South Carolina District 3 | Jeff Duncan | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All South Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 29126 - Pomaria |
| 29379 - Union |
| 29015 - Blair |
| 29355 - Kinards |
| 29108 - Newberry |
| 29325 - Clinton |
| 29031 - Carlisle |
| Whitmire, SC |
Zip Code 29178 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 53 | 58 | 66 | 75 | 82 | 88 | 91 | 89 | 83 | 74 | 65 | 56 | 73 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.82 | 4.17 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.46 | 4.16 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.66 | 3.5 | 3.81 | 48.68 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 29178 | |
|---|---|
| Mid-Carolina High School | Newberry |
| Newberry High School | Newberry |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 29178 | |
|---|---|
| Mid-Carolina Middle School | Newberry |
| Newberry Middle School | Newberry |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 29178 | |
|---|---|
| Boundary Street Elementary School | Newberry |
| Pomaria-Garmany Elementary School | Newberry |
| Whitmire Community School (Elementary) Elementary School | Newberry |