29827 ZIP Code — Fairfax, SC

Allendale County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29827 is located in Fairfax, South Carolina, within Allendale County. It covers approximately 104.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29827

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $62,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $45,520. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 29827 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.

3,812

population

104.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairfax	Acceptable
Fairfax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29932 Luray (3.4 mi) 29911 Brunson (8.7 mi) 29810 Allendale (9.4 mi) 29924 Hampton (11.2 mi) 29849 Ulmer (12.8 mi) 29918 Estill (13.6 mi) 29944 Varnville (16.6 mi) 29836 Martin (17.4 mi) 29922 Garnett (17.4 mi) 29929 Islandton (19.5 mi) 30467 Sylvania (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,812
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	104.54 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	32.8867
Longitude	-81.2857
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	62.5%	68.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	23.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,812

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$45,520

Median household income

$19,806

Per capita income

$62,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

63.6%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

1,065

Housing units

7.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

200

15–19

125

210

20–24

131

310

25–34

193

415

35–44

259

253

45–54

157

212

55–59

132

60–64

316

65–74

197

110

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	407	10.7%
18 and over	3,405	89.3%
65 and over	768	20.1%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63%

White 29.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,461	63%
White	1,141	29.2%
Two or more races	95	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	94	2.4%
Other race	82	2.1%
Asian	20	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	68.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	23.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$45,520

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%

$50k–$100k 54.5%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	63.6%
Renter occupied	36.4%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	23.5%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	70.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	489	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.2%
Male householder, no spouse	219	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	556	43.9%
Households with children under 18	281	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	490	38.7%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.0%	33.5%
Married	31.1%	38.6%
Separated	2.7%	6.5%
Widowed	2.9%	13.1%
Divorced	7.2%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 21.0%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.1%
Kindergarten	6	1.3%
Elementary school	188	40.3%
High school	180	38.6%
College / grad school	87	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.2%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Retail trade 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Public administration 9.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 2.1%

Construction 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.8

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.0%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.3%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,717	97.5%
Spanish	60	1.6%
Other Indo-European	60	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,767	98.8%
Born in same state	3,716	97.5%
Born in different state	3,054	80.1%
Foreign born	51	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	45	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	524	13.7%
Italian	131	3.4%
French	39	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.4%
Polish	14	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	74.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29827

What city is ZIP code 29827 in?

ZIP code 29827 is primarily assigned to Fairfax, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29827 in?

ZIP code 29827 falls within Allendale County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29827?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29827?

19% of residents in ZIP code 29827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29827 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 29827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29827?

Health data for ZIP code 29827 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29827 in?

ZIP code 29827 observes the EST timezone.