29001 ZIP Code — Alcolu, SC

Clarendon County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29001 is located in Alcolu, South Carolina, within Clarendon County. It covers approximately 70.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29001

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,329. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29001 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,246

population

70.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alcolu	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29051 Gable (5 mi) 29111 New Zion (6.7 mi) 29162 Turbeville (10.4 mi) 29102 Manning (10.9 mi) 29056 Greeleyville (13.6 mi) 29150 Sumter (14.5 mi) 29104 Mayesville (16.4 mi) 29153 Sumter (16.8 mi) 29080 Lynchburg (16.8 mi) 29114 Olanta (16.9 mi) 29518 Cades (18.1 mi) 29125 Pinewood (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,246
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	70.21 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.7739
Longitude	-80.1324
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,246

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$60,329

Median household income

$24,740

Per capita income

$123,900

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

28.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

586

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

113

5–9

125

10–14

140

100

15–19

111

20–24

25–34

113

35–44

127

131

45–54

145

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

160

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	703	31.3%
18 and over	1,543	68.7%
65 and over	447	19.9%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.8%

Black or African American 39.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5.9%

Two or more races 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,092	45.8%
Black or African American	936	39.2%
Hispanic or Latino	140	5.9%
Other race	140	5.9%
Two or more races	78	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	29.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$60,329

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,900
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	30.1%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	325	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	50	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	103	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	216	31.1%
Households with children under 18	257	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	43.7%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	28.5%
Married	49.0%	41.8%
Separated	2.6%	5.2%
Widowed	3.6%	15.8%
Divorced	6.3%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	2.1%
Elementary school	310	53.3%
High school	183	31.4%
College / grad school	77	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Other services 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 7.7%

Retail trade 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Professional & management 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Public administration 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 28.7%

Under 18 years 51.2%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 64.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	19.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	62.6%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,031	90.4%
Spanish	32	1.6%
Other Indo-European	32	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,219	98.8%
Born in same state	2,219	98.8%
Born in different state	1,737	77.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	156	6.9%
French	90	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	83.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29001

What city is ZIP code 29001 in?

ZIP code 29001 is primarily assigned to Alcolu, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29001 in?

ZIP code 29001 falls within Clarendon County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29001 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 29001 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29001?

29% of residents in ZIP code 29001 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29001?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29001 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29001 in?

ZIP code 29001 observes the EST timezone.