ZIP Code 29448 in Harleyville, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Harleyville, South Carolina
County:Dorchester County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:39:44 PM
Population:2,337 [See All]
Area Codes:843 / 854
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.2348, -80.4525
Land Area:59.445 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29448 has 2,337 residents and 917 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (60.2%, lower than the state average of 63.4%) and Black or African American (32.1%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,337Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,224Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,725Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:39.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$62,315Source: Census ACS
Households:917Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$185,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.55Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.32Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,3972,5262,0612,1642,1901,8332,0862,3092,0531,9892,7692,5062,224
Decennial Census2,356------------------2,337------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 45.2

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 47.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male687275815273585765618496776146371917
Female4078657447625870688883123958562554342
Total10815014015599135116127133149167219172146108926259
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,40661.05%
Black:75132.61%
Hispanic:*713.08%
Asian:60.26%
American Indian:271.17%
Hawaiian:10.04%
Other:411.78%
Total:2,303100%
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:1,09947.03%40.6 years
Females:1,23852.97%47.9 years
Total:2,337100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,18498.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:170.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:141.39%
Total Population:2,224100%
Total Native Population:2,19398.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:311.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $62,315, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $28,315 (83.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,395. Family households earn a median of $69,846 versus $34,417 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,429). By gender, male median income is $62,500 and female is $39,217, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $23,283 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$34,000$36,736$33,558$33,611$27,530$29,583$27,200$20,357$28,920$34,918$37,225$58,243$62,315
Median Family Income$44,762$48,750$40,688$40,769$33,586$28,370$26,304$22,246$31,667$39,648$53,906$66,056$69,846
Median NonFamily Income$17,045$16,283$18,917$17,885$15,240$0$18,278$17,000$18,459$29,500$30,559$33,380$34,417
Median Male Income$45,430$46,484$47,073$48,288$0$46,250$41,667$54,044$51,042$51,526$55,125$60,357$62,500
Median Female Income$26,000$27,260$25,000$22,946$0$19,185$18,947$16,538$20,301$0$23,295$29,145$39,217
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:92251.42%
Unemployed:402.23%
Not In Labor Force:83146.35%
Total:1,793100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:24226.25%
Service:20922.67%
Sales and Office:20422.13%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9910.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:16818.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:922100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $185,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $99,600 (115.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,900. The median gross rent is $758, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $65 (9.38%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.83% (36.64% with a mortgage, 63.36% free-and-clear) and renters 19.17% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.81%, which is far lower than the state rate (13.79%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$85,900$87,600$79,000$82,200$86,100$88,700$92,600$106,000$132,600$135,400$152,900$165,600$185,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4021.16%
$500 to $999:8142.86%
$1,000 to $1,499:2513.23%
$1,500 to $1,999:42.12%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3920.63%
Total:189100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$693$718$730$731$716$694$831$917$835$915$1,038$981$758
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):29229.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):50551.22%
Renter Occupied:18919.17%
Total Occupied Housing Units:986100%

Occupied Housing Units:98688.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):13211.81%
Total Housing Units:1,118100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:51746.24%
Multi-Family Units:363.22%
Other Units:56550.54%
Total Housing Units:1,118100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 10.20% 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 86.60%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.00%). The share of people in poverty is 6.10%, which is on par with the state rate (10.10%), down 10.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.94%). College enrollment is 5.64%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1036.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1127.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):70343.94%
Some college, no degree:23114.44%
Associate's degree:28818.00%
Bachelor's degree:1288.00%
Graduate or professional degree:352.19%
Total:1,600100%
High school or higher:1,38586.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16310.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1,51358.44%
Public Insurance:97437.62%
No Insurance:1023.94%
Total:2,589100%
Has Health Insurance:2,48796.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.2%14.5%21.2%19.8%20.2%24.8%32.3%32.8%24.3%19.1%19.7%12.1%6.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:184.41%
Kindergarten:12831.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):21652.94%
High school (grades 9-12):235.64%
College or graduate school:235.64%
Total:408100%
Early Childhood:14635.78%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):36789.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29448 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 54 business establishments, employing about 600 people with an annual payroll of $40,331,000. USPS data shows 1,069 residential mailboxes and 46 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,069Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:46Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,213Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,035Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:54Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$9,231,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$40,331,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:600Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29448 is located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, within the Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16700) and South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 817,756 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 29448. It covers 59.445 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.389 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Charleston-North Charleston, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:16700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:817,756Source: Census
MSA:Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:59.445 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.389 sq miSource: 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:4532335Source: Census
Place Name:Harleyville town; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29449 | | 29447

Schools in ZIP Code 29448


We could not locate which school district 29448 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Woodland High 4128 Highway 78
Dorchester, SC 29437
District: Dorchester School District 4Nearby
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle 1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
District: Dorchester School District 4Nearby
Harleyville Elementary 1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
District: Dorchester School District 4Nearby
Dorchester Career And Technology Center 507 School House Road
Dorchester, SC 29437
District: UnknownNearby
St. George Middle 600 Minus Street
St. George, SC 29477
District: Dorchester School District 4Nearby
Dorchester Academy 234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holly Hill Academy 142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pinewood Preparatory School 1114 Orangeburg Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29448


Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology-Goose Creek 98 Davenport Street Suite 10
Goose Creek, SC 29445-6694
Type: Post Secondary
Charleston Southern University 9200 University Blvd
Charleston, SC 29406-9121
Type: Post Secondary
South Carolina State University 300 College St Ne
Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Barber Tech Academy 1650 Russell Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115-6069
Type: Post Secondary
Charleston Cosmetology Institute 8484 Dorchester Road
Charleston, SC 29420
Type: Post Secondary
Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115-4498
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 October 1, 2025.

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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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