Lake Murray of Richland CDP, SC

ZIP 29036 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lake Murray of Richland CDP, SC (29036)

Median Income

$116,438

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,068

Wealth inflow

Population

26,720

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,068 for ZIP 29036 (Lake Murray of Richland 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

3.0%-20% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-58% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.8%-76% vs US avg

597

Establishments

4,450

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction6.2%
Manufacturing9.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Retail trade9.6%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.4%
Professional, scientific, management15.6%
Education, health care, social21.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.5%
Other services5.9%
Public administration5.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29036 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 11.6%, median income rose 1.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.5%.

Median Income

$116,438

+55% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate