Buffalo CDP, SC

ZIP 29321 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Buffalo CDP, SC (29321)

Median Income

$32,907

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+126

Wealth inflow

Population

3,147

Unemployment

6.5%

2.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 126 for ZIP 29321 (Buffalo CDP, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.5%+77% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.2%-80% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

37.7%+222% vs US avg

Establishments

143

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction2.9%
Manufacturing24.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade15.5%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.7%
Education, health care, social30.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services1.5%
Other services5.5%
Public administration3.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 11.6%, median income fell 15.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 18.5%.

Median Income

$32,907

-56% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate