ZIP Code 29505 in Florence, SC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Florence, South Carolina
County:Florence County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:40:57 PM
Population:25,269 [See All]
Area Codes:843 / 854
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.1211, -79.6892
Land Area:50.859 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29505 has 25,269 residents and 10,241 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, about the same as the state (40.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.4%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (38.6%, 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 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:25,269Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:23,953Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:26,832Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:496.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,194Source: Census ACS
Households:10,241Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$174,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--25,71826,17426,59826,07926,21525,22024,63424,85025,01624,76325,35524,56223,953
Decennial Census24,279------------------25,269------
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: 41.2

Male Median Age: 39.7

Female Median Age: 42.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male688783855809623678710693720719745780745671659330224141
Female681787880769730847868814875912898944869876805501369271
Total1,3691,5701,7351,5781,3531,5251,5781,5071,5951,6311,6431,7241,6141,5471,464831593412
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13,74354.78%
Black:9,74738.85%
Hispanic:*7703.07%
Asian:4151.65%
American Indian:660.26%
Hawaiian:30.01%
Other:3431.37%
Total:25,087100%
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:11,57345.80%39.7 years
Females:13,69654.20%42.5 years
Total:25,269100%41.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:23,02896.14%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2661.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2451.02%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4142.75%
Total Population:23,953100%
Total Native Population:23,29497.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:6592.75%
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 $64,194, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,088 (20.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,854. Family households earn a median of $80,417 versus $30,952 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,465). By gender, male median income is $57,914 and female is $47,369, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,545 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.8%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.7%).

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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$53,106$53,517$54,110$53,009$53,340$53,992$53,188$53,447$55,340$55,832$58,931$65,404$64,194
Median Family Income$63,561$62,658$64,888$64,105$65,756$67,527$66,585$66,745$67,556$68,200$69,606$78,086$80,417
Median NonFamily Income$35,252$35,430$31,640$28,699$27,411$26,532$26,679$27,703$35,137$31,047$31,579$33,449$30,952
Median Male Income$43,902$44,091$44,976$42,408$42,799$46,020$46,794$46,007$46,532$51,097$47,371$52,065$57,914
Median Female Income$35,178$35,860$34,367$36,205$35,673$36,576$35,762$39,566$39,518$39,700$41,852$45,773$47,369
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:10,55456.37%
Unemployed:2771.48%
Not In Labor Force:7,89342.15%
Total:18,724100%
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:4,29540.70%
Service:1,33912.69%
Sales and Office:2,49423.63%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,06910.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,35712.86%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10,554100%
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 $174,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $29,400 (20.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,400. The median gross rent is $1,084, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $373 (52.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $168. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.87% (62.58% with a mortgage, 37.42% free-and-clear) and renters 28.13% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.26%, which is considerably 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$144,700$148,800$148,000$149,500$151,200$149,800$149,900$149,000$151,700$152,600$150,900$164,500$174,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2639.68%
$500 to $999:84631.13%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,11541.02%
$1,500 to $1,999:33212.21%
$2,000 to $2,499:421.55%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1204.42%
Total:2,718100%
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$711$692$695$709$738$808$846$865$916$901$992$1,104$1,084
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,34544.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,59826.89%
Renter Occupied:2,71828.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,661100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,66190.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9869.26%
Total Housing Units:10,647100%
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:7,48870.33%
Multi-Family Units:2,24521.09%
Other Units:9148.58%
Total Housing Units:10,647100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.20% 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 92.00%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.10%, which is on par with the state rate (10.00%). The share of people in poverty is 11.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 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 (47.96%). College enrollment is 18.96%, 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:3712.26%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9435.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,15631.39%
Some college, no degree:3,48421.21%
Associate's degree:2,16013.15%
Bachelor's degree:2,32014.13%
Graduate or professional degree:1,98912.11%
Total:16,423100%
High school or higher:15,10992.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,30926.24%
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:16,03460.50%
Public Insurance:8,57232.34%
No Insurance:1,8967.15%
Total:26,502100%
Has Health Insurance:24,60692.85%
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 Poverty10.3%9.4%8.5%8.5%9.0%6.9%8.3%9.8%10.5%10.2%11.5%9.2%11.3%
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:2985.27%
Kindergarten:4748.38%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,71447.96%
High school (grades 9-12):1,10019.44%
College or graduate school:1,07318.96%
Total:5,659100%
Early Childhood:77213.64%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,28875.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29505 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 494 business establishments, employing about 9,658 people with an annual payroll of $392,310,000. USPS data shows 10,997 residential mailboxes and 597 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,997Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:597Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,575Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,408Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,051Source: USPS
# of Businesses:494Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$137,604,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$392,310,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9,658Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29505 is located in Florence County, South Carolina, within the Florence, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22500) and South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 199,675 people, about 12.66% of whom live in ZIP Code 29505. It covers 50.859 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.059 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Florence, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:22500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:199,675Source: Census
MSA:Florence, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:50.859 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.059 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5354.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4525810Source: Census
Place Name:Florence city; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29506 | | 29504

Schools in ZIP Code 29505


ZIP Code 29505 is in the Florence School District 1, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Greenwood Elementary 2300 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
District: Florence School District 1
Wallace Gregg Elementary 515 Francis Marion Road
Florence, SC 29505
District: Florence School District 1
South Florence High 3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
District: Florence School District 1
Advantage Academy 126 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
District: Florence School District 1
Southside Middle 200 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
District: Florence School District 1
Highland Park Kindergarten 1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
District: Private School
Florence Christian School 2308 S Irby St
Florence, SC 29505
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29505


Francis Marion University 4822 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
Type: Post Secondary
Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology-Florence 2443 West Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501
Type: Post Secondary
Florence-Darlington Technical College 2715 W. Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501-0548
Type: Post Secondary
Academy For Careers And Technology 2697 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574-6009
Type: Post Secondary
Coker University 300 E College Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
Type: Post Secondary
Williamsburg Technical College 601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kingstree, SC 29556-4197
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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