| City: | Williams, South Carolina |
| County: | Colleton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:08:54 PM |
| Population: | 115 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 843 / 854 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.0389, -80.8385 |
| Land Area: | 2.459 sq mi |
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Williams is a small unincorporated community in Colleton County, South Carolina. Just 115 people live here across 48 households in less than one square mile. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery, and residents must pick up their mail at the Williams post office.
The post office maintains 67 PO Boxes for 48 households, a ratio of 1.4 boxes per home. Some boxes serve surrounding rural areas where families don't have addressed mail delivery. Two rural carrier routes handle the 13 named streets, including George Warren Drive, Lumber Road, and Griffin Street.
Several streets bear family names like Risher, Rutledge, and Hayes, suggesting old family landholdings in this rural corner of the Lowcountry. Housing stock here is modest. Median home value sits at $89,500, and more than half of the 60 housing units are mobile homes. Most residents own their homes (79%), and turnover is low.
With a median age of 46.5 years and only 8 residents under 18, Williams skews older than typical South Carolina communities. The workforce is small but concentrated in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, followed by education and healthcare. Everyone here was born in the United States, and the community includes a mix of White (61%) and Black (26%) residents who have called this area home for generations.
Street names include family surnames like Risher, Rutledge, and Hayes, suggesting longstanding family landholdings in this rural Lowcountry community.
ZIP Code 29493 has 115 residents and 48 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.3%). Largest groups are White (60.9%, slightly lower than the state average of 63.4%) and Black or African American (26.1%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 115Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 156Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 46.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 48Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $92,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 75 | 98 | 107 | 109 | 131 | 129 | 102 | 164 | 193 | 194 | 195 | 232 | 162 | 156 |
| Decennial Census | 117 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 115 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 44
Female Median Age: 48.1
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 70 | 60.87% |
| Black: | 30 | 26.09% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 8.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.87% |
| Other: | 4 | 3.48% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 50.43% | 44.0 years |
| Females: | 57 | 49.57% | 48.1 years |
| Total: | 115 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 153 | 98.08% |
| 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: | 3 | 1.92% |
| Total Population: | 156 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 153 | 98.08% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.92% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $31,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,563. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $89,531 and female is $90,909, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,378 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (37.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,250 | $55,833 | $73,750 | $55,313 | $60,000 | $54,375 | $56,250 | $56,250 | $56,563 | $61,250 | $74,500 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $31,250 | $72,708 | $75,833 | $56,875 | $60,938 | $77,813 | $61,250 | $65,417 | $66,250 | $68,438 | $91,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,500 | $23,438 | $23,750 | $23,125 | $33,750 | $26,250 | $0 | $29,000 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,875 | $42,500 | $21,875 | $48,333 | $0 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $23,500 | $23,125 | $0 | $75,750 | $81,094 | $86,719 | $89,531 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $28,333 | $19,750 | $31,042 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,667 | $0 | $0 | $51,250 | $78,194 | $83,472 | $88,750 | $90,909 |
| Employed: | 59 | 40.97% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.78% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 81 | 56.25% |
| Total: | 144 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 30.51% |
| Service: | 22 | 37.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 3.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 28.81% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 59 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $92,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $2,200 (2.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $631 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.86% (32.31% with a mortgage, 67.69% free-and-clear) and renters 7.14% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,000 | $158,300 | $145,800 | $112,500 | $98,300 | $137,500 | $78,300 | $77,700 | $78,300 | $77,300 | $82,500 | $88,600 | $89,500 | $92,800 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 20.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 4 | 80.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $631 | $675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 21 | 30.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 44 | 62.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 7.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 70 | 87.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 12.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 43 | 53.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 37 | 46.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.80% 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 95.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 19.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (48.15%). College enrollment is 48.15%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 4.10% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 0.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 58 | 47.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 27.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 4.92% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 14.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 116 | 95.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 14.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 81 | 50.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 37 | 23.27% |
| No Insurance: | 41 | 25.79% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 118 | 74.21% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.2% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 15.8% | 15.0% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 32.2% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
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: | 3 | 11.11% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 7.41% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4 | 14.81% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 18.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 48.15% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 18.52% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 40.74% |
ZIP Code 29493 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 53 people with an annual payroll of $3,741,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,109Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $608,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,741,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 53Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29493 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 29493. It covers 2.459 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 2.459 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: | 4577785Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Williams town; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29493 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 February 1, 2026.