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ZIP Code 29160
Swansea, SC, Lexington County
Population
7,419
Land area
118.1sq mi
People per sq mi
63
City
Swansea
ZIP 29160 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29160 at a glance
- ZIP 29160 (Swansea) is 64% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,964, 11% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,500 (43% below South Carolina) and median rent is $976 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29160
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29160, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,964
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$147,500
Prices +1.5% in a year
Median rent
$976/mo
Homeownership
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
32.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
116
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,724
$115M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5.7M
132 loans
Campaign donations
$6,118
8% D, 59% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29160, 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
54.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29160, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29160?
- ZIP code 29160 is in Swansea, SC (Lexington County).
- What county is ZIP code 29160 in?
- ZIP code 29160 is mostly in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29160?
- About 7,419 people live in the 29160 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.