29628 ZIP Code — Calhoun Falls, SC

Abbeville County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29628 is located in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, within Abbeville County. It covers approximately 71.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29628

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $29,671. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 29628 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.

2,456

population

71.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29628 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29628

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calhoun Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30635 Elberton (10.9 mi) 29655 Iva (11.2 mi) 29620 Abbeville (11.3 mi) 29840 Mount Carmel (13.4 mi) 30668 Tignall (16.3 mi) 29639 Due West (16.4 mi) 29684 Starr (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,456
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	71.16 sq mi
Water area	8.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.1111
Longitude	-82.6106
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	14.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,456

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$29,671

Median household income

$21,269

Per capita income

$81,000

Median home value

$486

Median monthly rent

57.3%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

896

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

118

5–9

10–14

118

15–19

143

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

166

45–54

202

55–59

60–64

118

166

65–74

202

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	457	18.6%
18 and over	1,999	81.4%
65 and over	544	22.1%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.5%

White 44.3%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,292	52.5%
White	1,090	44.3%
Two or more races	74	3%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	14.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.2%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 21.5%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.2%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	21.5%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$29,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.2%

$50k–$100k 45.1%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,000
Median rent / month	$486
Owner occupied	57.3%
Renter occupied	42.7%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	57.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	263	25.2%
Cohabiting couple	146	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	250	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	386	36.9%
Households with children under 18	208	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	39.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.2%	32.2%
Married	33.9%	28.0%
Separated	1.2%	2.1%
Widowed	7.9%	16.6%
Divorced	9.8%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	39	7.4%
Elementary school	131	24.8%
High school	251	47.5%
College / grad school	107	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 18.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Other services 8.6%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 3.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Construction 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.4%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 33.0%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,241	91.2%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,448	99.7%
Born in same state	2,432	99.0%
Born in different state	2,076	84.5%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	2.3%
Italian	55	2.2%
French	45	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	77.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29628

What city is ZIP code 29628 in?

ZIP code 29628 is primarily assigned to Calhoun Falls, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29628 in?

ZIP code 29628 falls within Abbeville County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29628?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29628 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29628?

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 29628 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 29628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29628?

The median home value in ZIP code 29628 is $81,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29628 in?

ZIP code 29628 observes the EST timezone.