29638 ZIP Code — Donalds, SC

Abbeville County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29638 is located in Donalds, South Carolina, within Abbeville County. It covers approximately 58.19 square miles and serves a population of 3,815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29638

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,872. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29638 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,815

population

58.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Donalds	Acceptable
Donalds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29654 Honea Path (5.7 mi) 29639 Due West (7.1 mi) 29692 Ware Shoals (7.9 mi) 29695 Hodges (8 mi) 29653 Hodges (8.2 mi) 29627 Belton (10.6 mi) 29620 Abbeville (13.7 mi) 29649 Greenwood (14 mi) 29384 Waterloo (15 mi) 29647 Greenwood (15.9 mi) 29624 Anderson (16.7 mi) 29621 Anderson (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,815
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	58.19 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	34.3694
Longitude	-82.3448
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	46.1%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,815

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$62,872

Median household income

$27,798

Per capita income

$128,200

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,411

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

124

151

5–9

157

10–14

15–19

20–24

212

25–34

220

210

35–44

218

231

45–54

240

165

55–59

170

60–64

205

65–74

213

114

75–84

119

127

85+

132

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	865	22.7%
18 and over	2,950	77.3%
65 and over	910	23.9%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Black or African American 21.3%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,943	76.8%
Black or African American	818	21.3%
Two or more races	39	1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.5%
Other race	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	55.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$62,872

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,200
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.3%
Electricity	74.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	933	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	102	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	182	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	250	17.0%
Households with children under 18	402	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	566	38.6%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	16.3%
Married	62.0%	64.7%
Separated	1.3%	0.6%
Widowed	1.5%	8.5%
Divorced	7.5%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.8%
Kindergarten	64	10.3%
Elementary school	300	48.1%
High school	179	28.7%
College / grad school	70	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Construction 9.9%

Other services 9.6%

Professional & management 8.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	440	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,571	93.6%
Spanish	17	0.5%
Other Indo-European	17	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,760	98.6%
Born in same state	3,750	98.3%
Born in different state	2,894	75.9%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	55	1.4%
Not a US citizen	37	67.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	344	9%
Italian	170	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	133	3.5%
English	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29638

What city is ZIP code 29638 in?

ZIP code 29638 is primarily assigned to Donalds, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29638 in?

ZIP code 29638 falls within Abbeville County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29638 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29638 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 29638 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29638?

The median home value in ZIP code 29638 is $128,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 29638?

ZIP code 29638 has an estimated population of 3,815 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29638 in?

ZIP code 29638 observes the EST timezone.