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ZIP Code 29009
Bethune, SC, Kershaw County
Population
2,451
Land area
112.1sq mi
People per sq mi
22
City
Bethune
ZIP 29009 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29009 at a glance
- ZIP 29009 (Bethune) is 88% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,857, 17% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,800 (62% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,064 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29009
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29009, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,857
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$1,064/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
29.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
24
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
250
$15.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$598K
33 loans
Campaign donations
$9,841
3% D, 94% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29009, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29009, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29009?
- ZIP code 29009 is in Bethune, SC (Kershaw County).
- What county is ZIP code 29009 in?
- ZIP code 29009 is mostly in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29009?
- About 2,451 people live in the 29009 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.