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ZIP Code 29540
Dovesville, SC, Darlington County
Population
4,080
Land area
107.9sq mi
People per sq mi
38
City
Dovesville
ZIP 29540 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 29540 at a glance
- ZIP 29540 (Dovesville) is 79% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,155, 23% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,300 (63% below South Carolina) and median rent is $883 a month.
Local data for ZIP 29540
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 29540, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,155
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$95,300
Median rent
$883/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
25.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
60
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,234
$116M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.63M
144 loans
Campaign donations
$15.86K
8% D, 88% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 29540, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 29540, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.3%
U.S. 33.3% +15.0 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 29540
ZIP codes near 29540
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 29532Darlington | 7.7 mi | 114.8 |
| 29593Society Hill | 8.2 mi | 76.2 |
| 29516Blenheim | 11 mi | 103 |
| 29501Florence | 12 mi | 52.4 |
| 29550North Hartsville | 14 mi | 208.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 29540?
- ZIP code 29540 is in Dovesville, SC (Darlington County).
- What county is ZIP code 29540 in?
- ZIP code 29540 is mostly in Darlington County, South Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 29540?
- About 4,080 people live in the 29540 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.