29045 ZIP Code
Elgin, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29045 |
| City/Town: | Elgin |
| County: | Kershaw |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,754 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,098 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,583 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,649 |
| Median Home Value: | $222,100 |
| Land Area: | 67.9 sq miles
175.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1851, -80.8050 |
Population Information (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,754 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,693 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,061 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,995 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,883 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,105 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,957 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,310 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,823 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,020 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,665 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,944 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,844 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,124 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 944 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 140 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $222,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,141 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,649 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,970 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 679 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,040 | 82.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,930 | 17.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,504 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 321 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,075 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,492 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,616 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,165 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,537 | 18.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,298 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29045 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,098 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,751 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,865 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,583 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,488 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,214 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 813 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,777 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,734 | 75.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,822 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 638 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,790 | 56.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,063 | 30.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 173 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 773 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,551 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,374 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,943 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,259 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,334 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 317 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 559 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29045 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 743 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 180 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 814 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 883 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 861 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,950 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,406 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,223 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,046 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 864 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29045 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,497 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,440 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,286 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29045 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 209 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,038 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,332 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 248 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,733 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 612 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,373 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,446 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,466 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 833 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 908 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 922 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,046 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,645 | 76.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,148 | 30.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,237 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29045 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,004 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,726 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,917 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 531 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 275 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 635 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29045 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,111 | 78.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 99 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 101 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 53 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 203 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 70 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 252 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,752 | 15.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29045 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 371 | 3.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,051 | 26.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,074 | 26.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,512 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,200 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 916 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 278 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 127 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 46 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 74 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29045 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 126 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 354 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,677 | 14.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,836 | 41.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,436 | 29.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,220 | 10.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29045 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,264 | 20.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 315 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,099 | 73.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 51 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 183 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29045 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 206 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,821 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,715 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,228 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29045 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 568 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 655 | 7.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,091 | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,588 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,810 | 31.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,654 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 573 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 101 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29045 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,522 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $433 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,141 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,970 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,429 | 58.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,374 | 21.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,307 | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,677 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,052 | 36.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,306 | 21.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29045 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,713 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,722 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,713 | 57.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 256 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 820 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,963 | 25.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29045 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,659 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 392 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 453 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,956 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,056 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,802 | 23.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,934 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,687 | 12.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,283 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,498 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 430 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,233 | 63.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 835 | 23.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29045 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,237 | 81.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,334 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,001 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,869 | 72.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 994 | 18.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 464 | 8.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,042 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 819 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,712 | 209.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,712 | 209.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,712 | 209.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 401 | 49.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 27 | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 644 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 62 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29045 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,759 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,676 | 92.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,083 | 7.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,217 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 297 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 502 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29045 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,970 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,717 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Elgin, SC29045