What city is ZIP code 29166?

ZIP code 29166 is in Ward, SC (Saluda County).

What county is ZIP code 29166 in?

ZIP code 29166 is mostly in Saluda County, South Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 29166?

About 611 people live in the 29166 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 29166

Ward, SC, Saluda County

Population

611

Land area

30.8sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Ward

ZIP 29166 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 29166 at a glance

ZIP 29166 (Ward) is 89% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
The median household income is $45,652, 34% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,700 (64% below South Carolina) and median rent is $771 a month.

Local data for ZIP 29166

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 29166, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$45,652

Poverty rate

21.9%

Median home value

$93,700

Median rent

$771/mo

Homeownership

72.5%

Bachelor's or higher

17.5%

Median age

50.4

Average commute

33.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

440

$31.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.6M

9 loans

Campaign donations

$6,203

6% D, 32% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 29166, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

327

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 32°F

46.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 29166, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.8%

U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.6%

U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 29166?: ZIP code 29166 is in Ward, SC (Saluda County).
What county is ZIP code 29166 in?: ZIP code 29166 is mostly in Saluda County, South Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 29166?: About 611 people live in the 29166 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.