29824 ZIP Code — Edgefield, SC

Edgefield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29824 is located in Edgefield, South Carolina, within Edgefield County. It covers approximately 234.27 square miles and serves a population of 7,637 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29824

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 $121,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $48,643. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,637

population

234.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgefield	Acceptable
Edgefield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29838 Modoc (10.6 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (10.8 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (10.8 mi) 29847 Trenton (12.6 mi) 29832 Johnston (12.9 mi) 29821 Clarks Hill (13.1 mi) 29835 Mc Cormick (13.2 mi) 29860 North Augusta (13.6 mi) 29848 Troy (16.8 mi) 29899 Mc Cormick (17.1 mi) 29166 Ward (17.5 mi) 30809 Evans (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,637
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	234.27 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	33.8044
Longitude	-82.0299
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	42.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	25.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,637

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$48,643

Median household income

$26,843

Per capita income

$121,200

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

2,425

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

195

5–9

116

168

10–14

100

311

15–19

187

240

20–24

144

756

25–34

452

804

35–44

482

615

45–54

369

385

55–59

231

308

60–64

184

526

65–74

315

263

75–84

158

109

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	977	12.8%
18 and over	6,660	87.2%
65 and over	1,436	18.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.5%

Black or African American 39.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 4.7%

Other race 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,892	48.5%
Black or African American	3,204	39.9%
Hispanic or Latino	396	4.9%
Two or more races	380	4.7%
Other race	70	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	41	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.4%
Asian	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	42.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	25.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$48,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,200
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.8%
Electricity	80.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	956	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	142	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	656	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	838	32.3%
Households with children under 18	623	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,042	40.2%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.0%	37.2%
Married	31.5%	36.9%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%
Widowed	3.1%	15.5%
Divorced	14.6%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.0%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	2.0%
Kindergarten	93	6.6%
Elementary school	359	25.6%
High school	437	31.1%
College / grad school	488	34.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Public administration 8.5%

Construction 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Professional & management 5.7%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 47.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	512	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,483	98.0%
Spanish	466	6.2%
Other Indo-European	459	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,106	93.0%
Born in same state	7,022	91.9%
Born in different state	3,414	44.7%
Foreign born	84	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	531	7.0%
Not a US citizen	76	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	883	11.6%
French	609	8%
Italian	190	2.5%
Polish	135	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	27	0.4%
English	16	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29824

What city is ZIP code 29824 in?

ZIP code 29824 is primarily assigned to Edgefield, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29824 in?

ZIP code 29824 falls within Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29824 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 29824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29824?

18% of residents in ZIP code 29824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29824?

The median home value in ZIP code 29824 is $121,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 29824?

ZIP code 29824 has an estimated population of 7,637 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29824 in?

ZIP code 29824 observes the EST timezone.