ZIP Code 29079

With a per-capita income of $17,238, ZIP code 29079 sits in working-class territory, well below what many parts of South Carolina report. Households here, clustered around Darlington, carry a combined sales tax of 8.00 percent on everyday purchases, which takes a noticeable bite out of earnings that are already stretched. Property taxes run gentler: the county-level effective rate of 0.41 percent applies to home values, so owners face a comparatively slim annual bill tied to their assessment. The picture is one of limited income paired with a sales tax that weighs more heavily than the property levy.