29123 ZIP Code – Pelion, South Carolina
29123 is a ZIP code serving Pelion, South Carolina in Lexington County with a population of approximately 7,511 residents. The median household income is $56,080 — near the South Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $123,500, well below the national average, with 79.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $831 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 48% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.6%, well below the national average. An estimated 23.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 38.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 29073, 29053, 29164.
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ZIP 29123 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29123 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,511 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $123k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $831 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.7% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29073 – Lexington
- 29053 – Gaston
- 29164 – Wagener
- 29137 – Salley
- 29160 – Swansea
- 29170 – West Columbia
- 29112 – North
- 29054 – Gilbert
- 29172 – West Columbia
- 29070 – Leesville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29073 | LEXINGTON | 49,849 | $69,454 |
| 29053 | GASTON | 20,620 | $50,534 |
| 29164 | WAGENER | 4,833 | $46,442 |
| 29137 | SALLEY | 2,335 | $34,938 |
| 29160 | SWANSEA | 6,966 | $56,218 |