29512 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 29512 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29512 is African American. The current unemployment level in 29512 is 4.2%.
| Population | 17,736 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.63% |
| Population Density | 86 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,231 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,636 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $430,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 57.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 67.5% |
29512 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,726 | 37.82% |
| Black | 10,138 | 57.01% |
| Hispanic | 642 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 201 | 1.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29512 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 383 | 22.95% |
| Black | 1,192 | 71.42% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 65 | 3.89% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.24% |
29512 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 759 | 7.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 854 | 8.76% |
| High School Diploma | 3,784 | 38.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 437 | 4.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,144 | 11.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,573 | 16.14% |
| Associates Degree | 691 | 7.09% |
| Masters Degree | 345 | 3.54% |
| Professional Degree | 92 | 0.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 66 | 0.68% |
