| City: | Scotia, South Carolina |
| City Alias: | Estill |
| County: | Hampton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:33 PM |
| Population: | 202 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 803 / 839 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.6664, -81.2378 |
| Land Area: | 3.413 sq mi |
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Scotia is a small community in Hampton County, South Carolina, with a population of 202 residents. Despite its PO Box ZIP classification, this community has no actual post office facility or PO Boxes. Mail service is provided through Estill, the neighboring town.
The community has limited street delivery infrastructure, with just two streets appearing in postal records: Annette Street and Plenchin Street. These minimal delivery records suggest most residents receive mail through the Estill post office rather than through carrier delivery within Scotia itself.
Scotia's population is predominantly African American, with 148 of 202 residents (73%) identifying as Black or African American. The median age is 45.5 years. With 87 occupied housing units, the typical household size is 2.3 residents. The community is primarily owner-occupied, with 65 of 87 households (75%) owning their homes rather than renting.
Housing in Scotia skews older and more modest. Of the 93 total housing units, 77 were built before 1939, indicating a community with historic housing stock. Mobile homes account for 47% of housing units (44 of 93), a significantly higher percentage than typical communities. Per capita income is $29,951.
Educational attainment is relatively low, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The largest employment sector is public administration, accounting for 33% of workers, followed by transportation and warehousing at 27%. Nearly half of all workers (49%) work from home, likely reflecting the rural nature of the community and limited local employment opportunities.
Mail to Scotia addresses may be accepted, but postal service is provided through Estill. The community has no PO Box facility despite its PO Box ZIP classification.
Only two streets with delivery records, reflecting very limited postal infrastructure.
ZIP Code 29939 has 202 residents and 87 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.6% male and 55.4% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (73.3%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (24.8%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 202Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 81Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 59.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 87Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 302 | 235 | 218 | 281 | 269 | 286 | 304 | 383 | 433 | 289 | 180 | 106 | 108 | 81 |
| Decennial Census | 302 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 202 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.5
Male Median Age: 48
Female Median Age: 41
| 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 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 50 | 24.63% |
| Black: | 148 | 72.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.99% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.48% |
| Total: | 203 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 90 | 44.55% | 48.0 years |
| Females: | 112 | 55.45% | 41.0 years |
| Total: | 202 | 100% | 45.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 81 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 81 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $35,694 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,083. Family households earn a median of $94,875 versus $31,172 for nonfamily households (a difference of $63,703). By gender, male median income is $64,125 and female is $31,875, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $32,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.2%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,694 | $24,861 | $23,750 | $20,688 | $22,344 | $20,875 | $23,816 | $26,875 | $32,083 | $28,542 | $38,281 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $46,188 | $36,354 | $36,250 | $26,964 | $39,167 | $39,375 | $45,625 | $50,284 | $50,865 | $0 | $80,885 | $88,864 | $92,083 | $94,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $7,000 | $6,833 | $7,212 | $11,944 | $14,107 | $12,891 | $14,904 | $16,510 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $30,179 | $31,172 |
| Median Male Income | $36,420 | $36,923 | $39,063 | $38,375 | $24,792 | $23,798 | $28,542 | $29,750 | $31,875 | $36,204 | $39,866 | $58,295 | $0 | $64,125 |
| Median Female Income | $24,821 | $24,107 | $24,750 | $36,250 | $31,667 | $24,625 | $30,313 | $26,583 | $30,500 | $22,059 | $42,813 | $0 | $32,143 | $31,875 |
| Employed: | 45 | 69.23% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 20 | 30.77% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 42.22% |
| Service: | 11 | 24.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 4.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 6.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 22.22% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 45 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $51,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $646 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 | $51,900 | $55,300 | $55,000 | $54,600 | $45,000 | $38,500 | $38,000 | $0 | $0 | $74,200 | $78,500 | $91,400 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $646 | $775 | $725 | $810 | $810 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 27.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 31 | 70.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1 | 2.27% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 55.70% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 44.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 40 | 50.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 39 | 49.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.90 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 (64.00%). College enrollment is 36.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 13.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 49 | 75.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 10.77% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 56 | 86.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 67 | 78.82% |
| Public Insurance: | 18 | 21.18% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 85 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.9% | 19.6% | 25.0% | 20.9% | 15.3% | 12.6% | 20.0% | 17.2% | 29.0% | 31.5% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 11.1% | 7.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 64.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 36.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 64.00% |
ZIP Code 29939 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29939 is located in Hampton 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 29939. It covers 3.413 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: | 3.413 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: | 4564465Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Scotia town; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29939 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.