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Dentsville, SC
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29223.
Population
15,209
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,281
ZIP codes
1
Dentsville and its ZIP codes
Dentsville at a glance
- Dentsville is about 13 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $45,473, 34% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,700 (37% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,250 a month.
Local data for Dentsville, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dentsville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,473
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$163,700
Median rent
$1,250/mo
Homeownership
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (505), Mexican Americans (421), Irish Americans (238).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Dentsville.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,125
229,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,580
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$77.2B
FY 2026, $185,463 per person
How people get to work
Dentsville, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dentsville, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,764
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dentsville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Dentsville
1 in or overlapping Dentsville. Population shown
Cities near Dentsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia LakesTown | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WoodfieldCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Forest AcresCity | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Capitol ViewCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| St. AndrewsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.1 |
| ArthurtownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| OlympiaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| ColumbiaCity | 8.4 mi | 138.5 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 8.5 mi | 9.4 |
| CayceCity | 9.8 mi | 16.9 |
| BlythewoodTown | 9.9 mi | 10.6 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| SpringdaleTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| ElginTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| IrmoTown | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dentsville, SC in?
- Dentsville is in Richland County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Dentsville, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dentsville include 29223.
- What is the population of Dentsville, SC?
- About 15,209 people live in Dentsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dentsville?
- Nearby places include Arcadia Lakes (1.5 mi), Woodfield (2.1 mi), Forest Acres (2.1 mi), Capitol View (6.9 mi), St. Andrews (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023