| City: | Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Sc State University |
| County: | Orangeburg County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:06:15 PM |
| Population: | 273 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 803 / 839 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 33.4984, -80.8481 |
| Land Area: | 0.098 sq mi |
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South Carolina State University operates under dedicated ZIP code 29117 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Founded in 1896 as the Colored Normal Industrial Agricultural and Mechanical College of South Carolina, SC State is the only publicly-funded historically Black university in South Carolina. The institution played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, and its students organized the 1960 Orangeburg Movement lunch counter sit-ins following the Greensboro sit-ins. SC State is known for strong programs in STEM fields, business, and education. The USPS has maintained this dedicated postal designation for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 273 residents within this ZIP boundary, with a median age of 22.1 years consistent with a student population. Approximately 98% of residents (268 people) live in non-institutional group quarters, indicating dormitory housing. Postal records show 3 ZIP+4 codes serving the campus on College Street. Orangeburg is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 273 |
| Median Age: | 22.1 |
| Housing Units: | 4 |
| Establishments: | 8 |
| Employment: | 122 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 29117 has 273 residents and 1 households (average 5.00 persons per household). The median age is 22.1 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.7% male and 36.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (90.1%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (6.2%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 273Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 595Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,785.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,294 | 1,209 | 1,104 | 1,045 | 1,054 | 978 | 918 | 1,056 | 1,038 | 1,134 | 641 | 555 | 422 | 595 |
| Decennial Census | 1,160 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 273 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.1
Male Median Age: 21.9
Female Median Age: 22.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 146 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 223 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 17 | 6.03% |
| Black: | 246 | 87.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 4.96% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 1.77% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 174 | 63.74% | 21.9 years |
| Females: | 99 | 36.26% | 22.2 years |
| Total: | 273 | 100% | 22.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 575 | 96.64% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 20 | 3.36% |
| Total Population: | 595 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 575 | 96.64% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 3.36% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 20.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (45.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $7,321 | $5,417 | $2,499 | $5,313 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $5,859 | $8,512 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 195 | 32.77% |
| Unemployed: | 50 | 8.40% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 350 | 58.82% |
| Total: | 595 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 6.67% |
| Service: | 72 | 36.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 88 | 45.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 11.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 195 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% 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 -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 16.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 394 | 65.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 96 | 15.92% |
| No Insurance: | 113 | 18.74% |
| Total: | 603 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 490 | 81.26% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 595 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 595 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 29117 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 153 people with an annual payroll of $8,760,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,566,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,760,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 153Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29117 is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, within the Orangeburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36700) and South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 92,501 people, about 0.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 29117. It covers 0.098 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Orangeburg, SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 92,501Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.098 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8062.93 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4553080Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Orangeburg city; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29117 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. 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.
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.