| City: | Jacksonboro, South Carolina |
| County: | Colleton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:08:32 PM |
| Population: | 343 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 843 / 854 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.7402, -80.4959 |
| Land Area: | 55.986 sq mi |
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Jacksonboro is a small rural community in Colleton County, South Carolina, with 343 residents spread across 25 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory, which includes scattered homes and small neighborhoods along rural routes.
The post office maintains 171 PO Boxes serving 139 local households, plus surrounding areas. That's a 1.23 adoption rate, meaning the Jacksonboro post office serves beyond just the immediate community. Two rural carrier routes deliver to homes on roads like Hope Plantation Lane and Ace Basin Parkway, but PO Boxes remain the primary address for most residents and the only option for some.
The community is predominantly African American, with 246 of 343 residents (72%). Median age is 49.6 years. Most residents own their homes (118 owner-occupied vs 21 rentals). With a median household income of $95,625, this isn't a wealthy resort community, it's a stable working-class area where many homes are mobile homes (81 of 174 housing units).
Street names tell the local story. Ace Basin Parkway references the nearby ACE Basin, one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the Atlantic Coast (the acronym stands for the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto Rivers). Hope Plantation Lane, Sabal Palm Cove Lane, and other roads reference the Lowcountry landscape and plantation history of this region between Charleston and Beaufort.
Use format: PO Box [number], Jacksonboro, SC 29452. Some rural route addresses exist, but PO Boxes are the standard mailing address for this community.
Street names reference plantation history and the ACE Basin estuary system that defines this South Carolina Lowcountry area.
ZIP Code 29452 has 343 residents and 139 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 49.6 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (71.7%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (25.4%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 343Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 318Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $113,164Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 139Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $97,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.98Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 348 | 383 | 233 | 383 | 400 | 378 | 472 | 484 | 392 | 169 | 204 | 246 | 200 | 318 |
| Decennial Census | 394 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 343 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.6
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 52.2
| 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 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Female | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Total | 10 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 10 |
| White: | 87 | 25.82% |
| Black: | 246 | 73.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.30% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.30% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.59% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 337 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 175 | 51.02% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 168 | 48.98% | 52.2 years |
| Total: | 343 | 100% | 49.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 310 | 97.48% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 2.52% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.52% |
| Total Population: | 318 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 310 | 97.48% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 2.52% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $113,164, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $85,223 (305.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,086. Family households earn a median of $114,297 versus $41,042 for nonfamily households (a difference of $73,255). By gender, male median income is $61,625 and female is $31,065, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $30,560 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.8%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.2%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,941 | $28,292 | $27,993 | $29,375 | $29,219 | $26,750 | $32,917 | $32,721 | $45,078 | $38,750 | $49,297 | $55,000 | $95,625 | $113,164 |
| Median Family Income | $33,839 | $32,794 | $28,651 | $29,844 | $30,060 | $27,589 | $46,591 | $46,250 | $49,236 | $52,500 | $0 | $105,643 | $110,536 | $114,297 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,350 | $20,250 | $0 | $11,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,806 | $28,696 | $28,804 | $34,063 | $45,625 | $57,813 | $41,042 |
| Median Male Income | $9,479 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,602 | $50,179 | $40,333 | $43,804 | $36,875 | $39,423 | $77,679 | $0 | $61,625 |
| Median Female Income | $17,589 | $16,984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,476 | $36,667 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $27,963 | $28,534 | $31,065 |
| Employed: | 177 | 61.25% |
| Unemployed: | 42 | 14.53% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 70 | 24.22% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 45 | 25.42% |
| Service: | 27 | 15.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 18.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 42 | 23.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 30 | 16.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 177 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $97,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $55,900 (36.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.39% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 33.61% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.71%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,800 | $154,200 | $192,500 | $64,300 | $0 | $38,500 | $51,200 | $74,800 | $75,800 | $86,100 | $82,000 | $90,200 | $89,100 | $97,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 32 | 80.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 20.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $655 | $655 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 79 | 66.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 40 | 33.61% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 78.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 33 | 21.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 152 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 48 | 31.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 5.26% |
| Other Units: | 96 | 63.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 152 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 59.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 36.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 62.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 3.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (71.76%). College enrollment is 3.53%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 53 | 25.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 30 | 14.63% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 78 | 38.05% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 10.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 7.80% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 2.93% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 122 | 59.51% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 10.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 117 | 31.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 199 | 53.07% |
| No Insurance: | 59 | 15.73% |
| Total: | 375 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 316 | 84.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 11.0% | 16.4% | 29.1% | 39.3% | 54.8% | 32.7% | 37.7% | 33.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 3.3% |
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): | 21 | 24.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 61 | 71.76% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 3.53% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 82 | 96.47% |
ZIP Code 29452 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 91 people with an annual payroll of $3,253,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 279Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $715,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,253,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 91Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29452 is located in Colleton County, South Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 29452. It covers 55.986 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.102 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 55.986 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.102 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: | 4536250Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Jacksonboro CDP; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29452 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.
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 March 1, 2026.