29525 ZIP Code — Clio, SC

Marlboro County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29525 is located in Clio, South Carolina, within Marlboro County. It covers approximately 43.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29525

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 $53,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $29,688. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29525 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.

2,009

population

43.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29567 Little Rock (5.7 mi) 29570 Mc Coll (9.4 mi) 29516 Blenheim (10.4 mi) 29512 Bennettsville (11.6 mi) 29547 Hamer (11.9 mi) 29536 Dillon (12.4 mi) 29565 Latta (13.1 mi) 28383 Rowland (14.6 mi) 28343 Gibson (15.3 mi) 28352 Laurinburg (15.3 mi) 28364 Maxton (16.3 mi) 29592 Sellers (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,009
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	43.22 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	34.5446
Longitude	-79.5338
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	65.0%	67.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	6.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,009

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$29,688

Median household income

$22,854

Per capita income

$53,800

Median home value

$479

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

653

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

145

35–44

142

45–54

155

165

55–59

180

60–64

134

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	296	14.7%
18 and over	1,713	85.3%
65 and over	376	18.7%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.9%

White 22.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Other race 6.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,227	56.9%
White	482	22.4%
Hispanic or Latino	146	6.8%
Other race	146	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	144	6.7%
Two or more races	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	67.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	6.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 16.0%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	16.0%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
Median income	$29,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.0%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,800
Median rent / month	$479
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	52.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	80.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	9.3%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	24.5%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	193	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	332	45.4%
Households with children under 18	124	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	252	34.4%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	51.5%
Married	40.3%	27.5%
Separated	6.5%	3.1%
Widowed	2.4%	12.3%
Divorced	18.4%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.0%
Kindergarten	8	2.9%
Elementary school	65	23.7%
High school	117	42.7%
College / grad school	73	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 48.0%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 17.1%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Construction 1.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Other services 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.0%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	47.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.4%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 29.8%

Under 18 years 54.4%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 20.1%

Female-led households 21.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.2%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	19.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.2%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.2%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,884	93.8%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,872	93.2%
Born in same state	1,855	92.3%
Born in different state	1,573	78.3%
Foreign born	17	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	137	6.8%
Not a US citizen	137	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	4.9%
Arab	53	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	75.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29525

What city is ZIP code 29525 in?

ZIP code 29525 is primarily assigned to Clio, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29525 in?

ZIP code 29525 falls within Marlboro County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29525?

30% of residents in ZIP code 29525 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29525 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 29525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29525?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29525?

Health data for ZIP code 29525 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29525 in?

ZIP code 29525 observes the EST timezone.