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ZIP Code 29501
Florence, SC, Florence County
Population
48,673
Land area
52.4sq mi
People per sq mi
929
City
Florence
ZIP 29501 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29501 at a glance
- ZIP 29501 (Florence) is about 5.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,671 a year, 3% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,900 (9% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,070 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29501
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools17
- Colleges2
- Banks19
- Post Offices2
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants243
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities5
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29501, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,671
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$236,900
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,070/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,769
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
30,554
$1.46B annual payroll
PPP loans
$136M
2,115 loans
Campaign donations
$754K
8% D, 41% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29501, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
432
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29501, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 29501
ZIP codes near 29501
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29532Darlington | 5.3 mi | 114.8 |
| 29161Timmonsville | 9.4 mi | 135.2 |
| 29506Quinby | 9.5 mi | 120.8 |
| 29505Danwood | 10 mi | 50.9 |
| 29541Danwood | 12 mi | 79.8 |
| 29540Dovesville | 12 mi | 107.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29501?
- ZIP code 29501 is in Florence, SC (Florence County).
- What county is ZIP code 29501 in?
- ZIP code 29501 is mostly in Florence County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29501?
- About 48,673 people live in the 29501 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.