29596 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 29596 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29596 is White. The current unemployment level in 29596 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,800 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.79% |
| Population Density | 25 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,062 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,966 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $146,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.68% |
29596 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,371 | 67.67% |
| Black | 494 | 24.38% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 6.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 33 | 1.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
29596 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 225 | 54.48% |
| Black | 160 | 38.74% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 17 | 4.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.24% |
29596 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 91 | 6.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 99 | 7.4% |
| High School Diploma | 583 | 43.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 26 | 1.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 108 | 8.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 219 | 16.37% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 7.03% |
| Masters Degree | 108 | 8.07% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.75% |
