ZIP Code 29040 in Dalzell, SC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Dalzell, South Carolina
Names to Avoid:
Gaillard Crossroads, Woodrow
Counties:Sumter County[Primary]
Lee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:05:37 PM
Population:8,596 [See All]
Area Codes:803 / 839
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.0599, -80.4356
Land Area:54.402 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29040 has 8,596 residents and 3,459 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 37.0 years, younger than the state (40.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.8%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (42.4%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.0%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:8,596Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:8,920Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:9,506Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:158.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,978Source: Census ACS
Households:3,459Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$162,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.15Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,37510,1499,33510,15810,2609,3419,66510,61610,27210,9129,7699,4028,9068,920
Decennial Census8,767------------------8,596--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37

Male Median Age: 34.6

Female Median Age: 39.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2752923152643153373232722182432362892621941761094720
Female2642802502412442933463042293153343332722631931098653
Total53957256550555963066957644755857062253445736921813373
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,10648.85%
Black:3,64943.41%
Hispanic:*3213.82%
Asian:1131.34%
American Indian:560.67%
Hawaiian:110.13%
Other:1491.77%
Total:8,405100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,18748.71%34.6 years
Females:4,40951.29%39.7 years
Total:8,596100%37.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,50895.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2032.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1972.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:122.34%
Total Population:8,920100%
Total Native Population:8,71197.66%
Total Foreign-born Population:2092.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $65,978, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,793 (26.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,049. Family households earn a median of $70,250 versus $48,676 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,574). By gender, male median income is $55,122 and female is $42,524, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,598 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.1%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$52,185$51,365$51,056$49,785$48,110$43,881$46,025$49,167$55,929$58,076$61,381$63,186$64,623$65,978
Median Family Income$56,881$54,261$53,939$54,549$54,129$49,911$51,801$53,848$60,329$62,126$64,525$64,901$66,811$70,250
Median NonFamily Income$45,542$38,920$39,816$34,536$29,348$30,783$36,000$40,176$31,969$34,675$41,510$33,664$39,297$48,676
Median Male Income$39,326$39,413$38,153$38,417$36,821$37,302$34,587$39,531$40,236$43,935$44,196$48,108$48,300$55,122
Median Female Income$26,641$28,683$29,604$32,820$30,938$30,942$29,199$32,500$35,766$34,580$33,610$41,404$43,550$42,524
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,95750.28%
Unemployed:3576.07%
Not In Labor Force:2,56743.65%
Total:5,881100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:96532.63%
Service:55518.77%
Sales and Office:61920.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:35712.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:46115.59%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,957100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $162,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $54,400 (50.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,900. The median gross rent is $1,229, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $481 (64.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $543. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.68% (62.41% with a mortgage, 37.59% free-and-clear) and renters 27.32% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.51%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$107,700$107,200$109,300$112,500$113,900$106,800$114,100$117,300$128,200$139,000$140,100$149,200$166,300$162,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:90.94%
$500 to $999:26327.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:41443.40%
$1,500 to $1,999:23524.63%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:333.46%
Total:954100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$748$718$733$726$683$673$724$715$686$724$928$972$970$1,229
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,58445.36%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):95427.32%
Renter Occupied:95427.32%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,492100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,49289.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):41010.51%
Total Housing Units:3,902100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,01777.32%
Multi-Family Units:451.15%
Other Units:84021.53%
Total Housing Units:3,902100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 19.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.57%). College enrollment is 19.72%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2043.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2384.28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,46826.37%
Some college, no degree:1,45126.07%
Associate's degree:1,12020.12%
Bachelor's degree:70612.68%
Graduate or professional degree:3796.81%
Total:5,566100%
High school or higher:5,12492.06%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,08519.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,40556.46%
Public Insurance:3,36335.13%
No Insurance:8058.41%
Total:9,573100%
Has Health Insurance:8,76891.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty10.6%11.1%11.1%11.9%11.1%12.9%16.0%13.1%10.3%12.0%9.3%12.9%12.7%8.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:583.05%
Kindergarten:965.05%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,03854.57%
High school (grades 9-12):33517.61%
College or graduate school:37519.72%
Total:1,902100%
Early Childhood:1548.10%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,46977.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29040 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 43 business establishments, employing about 549 people with an annual payroll of $14,897,000. USPS data shows 3,818 residential mailboxes and 54 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,818Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:54Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,267Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,775Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:43Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,538,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$14,897,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:549Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29040 is located in Sumter County, South Carolina, within the Sumter, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44940) and South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 107,456 people, about 8.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 29040. It covers 54.402 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.227 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sumter, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:44940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:107,456Source: Census
MSA:Sumter, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:54.402 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.227 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5505.54 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4518430Source: Census
Place Name:Dalzell CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29041 | | 29039

Schools in ZIP Code 29040


ZIP Code 29040 is in the Sumter County Consolidated School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Hillcrest Middle 4355 Peach Orchard Road
Dalzell, SC 29040
District: Sumter County Consolidated School District
Thomas Sumter Academy 5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
District: Private SchoolNearby
Wilson Hall 520 Wilson Hall Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sumter Christian School 420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29040


University Of South Carolina-Sumter 200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150-2498
Type: Post Secondary
Central Carolina Technical College 506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150-2499
Type: Post Secondary
Morris College 100 West College Street
Sumter, SC 29150-3599
Type: Post Secondary
Legrand Institute Of Cosmetology Inc 2418 Broad St
Camden, SC 29020
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Esthetics Institute 501 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, SC 29045-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology-Columbia 7474 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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