29821 ZIP Code — Clarks Hill, SC

Mccormick County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29821 is located in Clarks Hill, South Carolina, within Mccormick County. It covers approximately 55.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,019 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29821

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,000. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29821 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,019

population

55.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29821 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarks Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30809 Evans (5.4 mi) 30907 Augusta (6.8 mi) 29860 North Augusta (7.9 mi) 29838 Modoc (8.2 mi) 30909 Augusta (10 mi) 30802 Appling (11.4 mi) 30904 Augusta (11.4 mi) 29841 North Augusta (11.9 mi) 29841 North Augusta (11.9 mi) 30999 Augusta (12.2 mi) 30912 Augusta (12.8 mi) 29824 Edgefield (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,019
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	55.21 sq mi
Water area	5.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.6267
Longitude	-82.1074
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	53.0%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,019

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$93,000

Median household income

$37,088

Per capita income

$184,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

574

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	224	22.0%
18 and over	795	78.0%
65 and over	195	19.1%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Black or African American 7.9%

Two or more races 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	914	89.7%
Black or African American	81	7.9%
Two or more races	14	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 5.3%

$75k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	5.3%
$75k–$100k	27.1%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$93,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 27.1%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	52.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	35.2%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	80.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	32	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	87	23.1%
Households with children under 18	137	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	37.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	24.6%
Married	63.8%	53.3%
Separated	0.0%	8.9%
Widowed	1.4%	9.5%
Divorced	8.8%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	5.4%
Elementary school	198	62.7%
High school	47	14.9%
College / grad school	54	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 17.1%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Professional & management 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	57.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	980	96.2%
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)	1,014	99.5%
Born in same state	995	97.6%
Born in different state	230	22.6%
Foreign born	19	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	380	37.3%
French	95	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	5.8%
Irish	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29821

What city is ZIP code 29821 in?

ZIP code 29821 is primarily assigned to Clarks Hill, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29821 in?

ZIP code 29821 falls within Mccormick County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29821 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 29821 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29821?

23% of residents in ZIP code 29821 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29821 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 29821 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 29821 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 29821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29821 in?

ZIP code 29821 observes the EST timezone.