29826 ZIP Code — Elko, SC

Barnwell County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29826 is located in Elko, South Carolina, within Barnwell County. It covers approximately 2.02 square miles and serves a population of 219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29826

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $19,233. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 73% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (23%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 29826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

219

population

2.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elko	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	219
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	2.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.3818
Longitude	-81.3747
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	87.2%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	8.8%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	11.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

219

Population

108

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$19,233

Median household income

$15,393

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

71.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7	3.2%
18 and over	212	96.8%
65 and over	89	40.6%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.8%

White 13.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	190	86.8%
White	29	13.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	87.2%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	8.8%	29.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	11.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 59.1%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 4.3%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	59.1%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	4.3%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
Median income	$19,233

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 51.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	64.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	41.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	7.6%
3 bedrooms	81.9%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.1%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	74.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	24.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	50.5%
Female householder, no spouse	23	24.7%
Households with children under 18	5	5.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	83.9%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.1%	23.6%
Married	14.6%	43.6%
Separated	0.0%	5.5%
Widowed	29.3%	18.2%
Divorced	1.9%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 57.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 22.6%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	35.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	41.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	58.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 46.4%

Construction 32.1%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Education & healthcare 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	53.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.4%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 71.4%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.1%
Retirement income	4.3%
Supplemental Security	17.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	56.8%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	23.0%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	41.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.2%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.4%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	30.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	79.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	18.7%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	32.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	217	99.1%
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)	219	100.0%
Born in same state	219	100.0%
Born in different state	202	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	41.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29826

What city is ZIP code 29826 in?

ZIP code 29826 is primarily assigned to Elko, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29826 in?

ZIP code 29826 falls within Barnwell County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29826 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 29826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29826 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 29826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 29826 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 29826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29826?

Health data for ZIP code 29826 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29826 in?

ZIP code 29826 observes the EST timezone.