ZIP Code 29556, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29556 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29556 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,559. The land area covers 172.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,559 | ±742 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,549 | ±313 | 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 | 5,529 | ±311 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,549 | ±313 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 980 | ±234 |
| Median Home Value | $107,900 | ±$13,090 |
| Median Gross Rent | $597 | ±$231 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,365 | ±$7,898 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,167 | ±$4,546 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,318 | ±519 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,125 | ±445 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.1% | ±4.2% |
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: 29,865 (2024)
ID: 112854
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CONTROLLER
PO BOX 330, KINGSTREE SC 29556-0330
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Andrews, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Andrews, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Greeleyville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Greeleyville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Lake City, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Kingstree, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kingstree, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kingstree, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Lake City, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Lake City, 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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Williamsburg Technical College
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College | 3.3 mi away | 601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Kingstree, SC, 29556-4197 |
8433554110
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WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 215 NORTH JACKSON STREET, KINGSTREE, SC, 29556 |
(843) 355-9486
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Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 128 West Mill Street, Kingstree, SC, 29556-3346 |
8433557785
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LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 221 EAST MAIN STREET, LAKE CITY, SC, 29560 |
(843) 394-8071
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DR. C. E. MURRAY BRANCH
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 72 C. E. MURRAY BLVD., GREELEYVILLE, SC, 29056 |
(843) 426-2381
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ANDREWS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 105 NORTH MORGAN STREET, ANDREWS, SC, 29510 |
(843) 545-3621
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HEMINGWAY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 306 NORTH MAIN STREET, HEMINGWAY, SC, 29554 |
(843) 558-7679
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BERKELEY COUNTY LIBRARY: ST. STEPHEN
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 1104 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ST. STEPHEN, SC, 29479 |
(843) 567-4862
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OLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 210 EAST HAMPTON STREET, OLANTA, SC, 29114 |
(843) 396-4287
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JOHNSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 252 SOUTH GEORGETOWN HIGHWAY, JOHNSONVILLE, SC, 29555 |
(843) 386-2052
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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 CADES 4 W, SC US, located 11.1 miles from ZCTA5 29556. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.1° | 33.9° | 46.0° | 3.65" | 0.4" |
| February | 61.4° | 36.5° | 49.0° | 3.68" | 0.8" |
| March | 68.5° | 42.1° | 55.3° | 3.56" | 0.2" |
| April | 77.3° | 49.3° | 63.3° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| May | 84.0° | 58.5° | 71.2° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.6° | 67.3° | 78.5° | 5.55" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.6° | 70.7° | 81.7° | 5.95" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.2° | 69.7° | 80.5° | 6.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.5° | 63.9° | 75.2° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| October | 78.3° | 52.0° | 65.1° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| November | 68.3° | 41.2° | 54.8° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| December | 60.9° | 36.5° | 48.7° | 4.09" | 0.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree town | Town | 3.8 mi | — |
| Lane town | Town | 12.0 mi | — |
| Lake City city | City | 13.8 mi | — |
| Greeleyville town | Town | 14.4 mi | — |
| Stuckey town | Town | 15.0 mi | — |
| Scranton town | Town | 17.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29556. • 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.