ZIP Code 29853 -- Williston, SC

Barnwell | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
5,944
Unknown
Median Income
$44,983
Home Value
$107,100
Median Rent
$684
Median Age
40.70
Diversity Index
52.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
45.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.6%

About ZIP Code 29853

ZIP code 29853 in Williston, South Carolina is a unknown area with a population of 5,944. The median household income is $44,983, which is This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $107,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 45.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.70 years. Approximately 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Barnwell, SC.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,944
Median Age
40.70
Male Population
2,969
49.9%
Female Population
2,975
50.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
52.00 Moderate
White
53.6%
Black or African American
44.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.1%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
1.9%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$44,983
Mean Household Income
$60,491
Per Capita Income
$27,188
Below Poverty Line
24.8%

This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$107,100
Median Rent
$684
Total Housing Units
2,941
Occupied Units
2,485
Vacant Units
456
15.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1988
Owner Occupied
67.5%
Renter Occupied
32.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 67.5% Renter 32.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,972
Employment Rate
93.4%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
87.3%
Carpool
3.6%
Public Transit
4.7%
Work from Home
2.9%

Cost of Living Index

45.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 29853 is 54.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Barnwell

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29812 Barnwell 11,132 $51,870
29817 Blackville 4,139 $41,579
29826 Elko 241 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 29853

ZIP code 29853 (Williston, SC) has a total population of 5,944 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 29853 is $44,983 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 29853 is primarily located in Williston, South Carolina (SC). It falls within Barnwell County.

The median home value in ZIP code 29853 is $107,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $684.

The median age in ZIP code 29853 is 40.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 29853 has a cost of living index of 45.75 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 29853, 14.25% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.31% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 29853 is 6.56%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 2.88% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.