South Carolina Zip Codes

South Carolina has a total of 475 ZIP codes, reflecting its blend of urban centers, coastal communities, and rural areas. All ZIP codes in South Carolina begin with the digits 29, which are unique to the state. The range starts at 29001 in Alcolu, located in the central part of the state, and extends to 29945 in Yemassee, a town in the southern Lowcountry region.

The 290 to 292 series primarily serves central South Carolina, including Columbia, the state capital, and its surrounding suburbs. The 293 to 296 series covers the upstate region, including cities like Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson. The 297 series spans northern areas near the North Carolina border, such as Rock Hill and Fort Mill. The 298 to 299 series serves the southern and coastal regions, including Aiken, Charleston, and Hilton Head Island.

South Carolina’s ZIP codes are vital for organizing mail delivery across its diverse geography, which ranges from densely populated cities to rural farmland and scenic coastlines. They also define school districts, voting precincts, and municipal boundaries, supporting key industries like tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture.

In the table below, you can see all South Carolina zip codes listed by city, town and village as well as county affiliated. With 376 cities (and towns) and 46 counties (and county-equivalents), South Carolina is the 23rd largest state by population (4,961,119)  and 40th largest one by land area (77,857 km²) in the United States.

The capital of South Carolina is Columbia and major cities include Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Rock Hill.

List of South Carolina Zip Codes by City