ZIP Code 29843

ZIP code 29843, centered on Bamberg, sits in working-class territory. Households here bring in a median of $35,986 a year, with per-capita income at $21,690, both well below statewide norms. Homes carry a median value of $77,700, and the county's 0.83% effective property tax rate means annual bills stay low in dollar terms. Shopping costs more: the combined sales tax rate reaches 8.00%, a heavier hit on everyday spending than many places charge. Incomes and home prices alike point to an area where wages are limited and wealth accumulation is slow, and the sales tax takes a noticeable bite.