Hartsville city, SC

ZIP 29550 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hartsville city, SC (29550)

Median Income

$54,191

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,207

Wealth inflow

Population

30,198

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,207 for ZIP 29550 (Hartsville city, 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

5.5%+48% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.5%+41% vs US avg

593

Establishments

9,674

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction2.9%
Manufacturing21.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade13.3%
Transportation, utilities9.2%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.4%
Education, health care, social26.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
Other services3.9%
Public administration2.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29550 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.9%, median income rose 2.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.5%.

Median Income

$54,191

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate