ZIP Code 29178, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29178 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29178 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Laurens County / Newberry County / Union County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,280. The land area covers 144.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,280 | ±502 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,351 | ±216 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,695 | ±237 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,351 | ±216 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 344 | ±97 |
| Median Home Value | $73,000 | ±$16,388 |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | ±$98 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,241 | ±$5,851 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,459 | ±$3,706 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 530 | ±215 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,351 | ±270 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.9% | ±8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 70,545 (2024)
ID: 174862
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 445, LAURENS SC 29360-0445
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Joanna, SC | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Newberry, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Newberry, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newberry, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Union, SC | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Enoree, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Whitmire, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Whitmire, SC | |
| 7 Nearby | 2-17 | NEWBERRY, SC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Newberry College
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College | 14.6 mi away | 2100 College St, Newberry, SC, 29108 |
8032765010
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WHITMIRE WAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 303 CHURCH STREET, WHITMIRE, SC, 29178 |
(803) 694-3961
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University of South Carolina-Union
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College | 15.4 mi away | 309 East Academy St, Union, SC, 29379-0729 |
8644298728
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CARLISLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 3911 FISHDAM AVE, CARLISLE, SC, 29031 |
(864) 427-7140
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Presbyterian College
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College | 16.4 mi away | 503 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC, 29325 |
8648332820
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UNION COUNTY CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 300 EAST SOUTH STREET, UNION, SC, 29379 |
(864) 427-7140
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HAL KOHN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 1100 FRIEND STREET, NEWBERRY, SC, 29108 |
(803) 276-0854
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CLINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 107 JACOBS HIGHWAY, SUITE A, CLINTON, SC, 29325 |
(864) 833-1853
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LOCKHART BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 118 MILL ST., LOCKHART, SC, 29364 |
(864) 427-7140
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JONESVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 131 N. MAIN STREET, JONESVILLE, SC, 29353 |
(864) 427-7140
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at UNION 8 S, SC US, located 8.6 miles from ZCTA5 29178. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.9° | 29.0° | 41.0° | 4.19" | 0.9" |
| February | 57.3° | 32.1° | 44.7° | 3.61" | 0.6" |
| March | 64.6° | 37.6° | 51.1° | 4.29" | 0.4" |
| April | 74.0° | 46.5° | 60.3° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.6° | 55.4° | 68.0° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.1° | 64.6° | 75.8° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.4° | 68.3° | 79.3° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.7° | 67.3° | 78.0° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.2° | 61.1° | 72.1° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.7° | 47.8° | 60.7° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.4° | 37.0° | 50.2° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.4° | 31.7° | 43.5° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmire town | Town | 1.5 mi | — |
| Carlisle town | Town | 9.8 mi | — |
| Joanna CDP | CDP | 13.3 mi | — |
| Newberry city | City | 14.8 mi | — |
| Helena CDP | CDP | 15.2 mi | — |
| Monarch Mill CDP | CDP | 15.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29178. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.