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ZIP Code 29123
Pelion, SC, Lexington County
Population
7,938
Land area
68.1sq mi
People per sq mi
117
City
Pelion
ZIP 29123 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29123 at a glance
- ZIP 29123 (Pelion) is 34% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,317 a year, 14% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 (42% below South Carolina) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29123
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29123, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,317
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
31.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
68
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
512
$22.1M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.8M
90 loans
Campaign donations
$2,441
35% D, 53% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29123, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,311
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29123, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29123?
- ZIP code 29123 is in Pelion, SC (Lexington County).
- What county is ZIP code 29123 in?
- ZIP code 29123 is mostly in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29123?
- About 7,938 people live in the 29123 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.