29516 ZIP Code — Blenheim, SC

Marlboro County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29516 is located in Blenheim, South Carolina, within Marlboro County. It covers approximately 102.95 square miles and serves a population of 846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29516

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $38,333. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 29516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

846

population

102.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blenheim	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29525 Clio (10.4 mi) 29565 Latta (10.5 mi) 29593 Society Hill (12.4 mi) 29540 Darlington (12.8 mi) 29592 Sellers (13 mi) 29512 Bennettsville (14.5 mi) 29567 Little Rock (14.8 mi) 29532 Darlington (15 mi) 29536 Dillon (15.8 mi) 29506 Florence (16.4 mi) 29501 Florence (17.8 mi) 29570 Mc Coll (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	846
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	102.95 sq mi
Water area	1.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.4284
Longitude	-79.6492
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	67.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	26.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	6.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

846

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$38,333

Median household income

$26,871

Per capita income

$57,500

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

281

Housing units

4.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	154	18.2%
18 and over	692	81.8%
65 and over	151	17.8%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%

Black or African American 34.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	544	63.6%
Black or African American	293	34.3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.1%
Two or more races	9	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	67.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	26.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	6.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$38,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.0%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 26.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,500
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	70	30.2%
Female householder, no spouse	46	19.8%
Households with children under 18	77	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	39.7%
Average household size	3.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.8%	38.6%
Married	18.0%	39.8%
Separated	1.8%	13.9%
Widowed	8.0%	2.4%
Divorced	11.5%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 60.6%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	21.3%
Kindergarten	3	3.2%
Elementary school	54	57.4%
High school	8	8.5%
College / grad school	9	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 48.9%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.3%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	37.6%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.6%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	783	92.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	846	100.0%
Born in same state	841	99.4%
Born in different state	732	86.5%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	254	30%
Arab	225	26.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.4%
Internet access	68.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29516

What city is ZIP code 29516 in?

ZIP code 29516 is primarily assigned to Blenheim, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29516 in?

ZIP code 29516 falls within Marlboro County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29516?

4% 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 29516 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 29516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29516?

16% of residents in ZIP code 29516 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29516?

The median home value in ZIP code 29516 is $57,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 29516 in?

ZIP code 29516 observes the EST timezone.