29069 ZIP Code — Lamar, SC

Darlington County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29069 is located in Lamar, South Carolina, within Darlington County. It covers approximately 78.50 square miles and serves a population of 4,460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29069

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 $108,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($40,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29069 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,460

population

78.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lamar	Acceptable
Lamar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29161 Timmonsville (9.5 mi) 29010 Bishopville (11.5 mi) 29080 Lynchburg (12.5 mi) 29550 Hartsville (13.9 mi) 29501 Florence (14.7 mi) 29532 Darlington (14.7 mi) 29104 Mayesville (15.2 mi) 29540 Darlington (18 mi) 29114 Olanta (18.4 mi) 29153 Sumter (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,460
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	78.50 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	34.1931
Longitude	-80.0760
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843/854

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	60.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	25.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	11.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,460

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$40,625

Median household income

$25,390

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,665

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

121

5–9

100

202

10–14

206

157

15–19

161

148

20–24

150

264

25–34

270

230

35–44

234

338

45–54

344

110

55–59

112

159

60–64

162

235

65–74

240

120

75–84

122

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,075	24.1%
18 and over	3,385	75.9%
65 and over	775	17.4%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Black or African American 40.5%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,621	58.7%
Black or African American	1,808	40.5%
Two or more races	31	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	60.3%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	25.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	11.7%	18.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$40,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.2%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	86.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	752	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	130	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	367	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	543	30.3%
Households with children under 18	689	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	624	34.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	40.5%
Married	44.9%	39.6%
Separated	3.2%	5.2%
Widowed	4.1%	7.0%
Divorced	7.5%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	1.9%
Kindergarten	34	3.8%
Elementary school	501	56.0%
High school	235	26.3%
College / grad school	108	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 11.1%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 34.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	241	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,221	94.6%
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)	4,456	99.9%
Born in same state	4,449	99.8%
Born in different state	3,405	76.3%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	356	8%
Italian	275	6.2%
Arab	270	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	0.3%
Polish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29069

What city is ZIP code 29069 in?

ZIP code 29069 is primarily assigned to Lamar, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29069 in?

ZIP code 29069 falls within Darlington County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29069?

23% of residents in ZIP code 29069 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29069 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29069?

The median home value in ZIP code 29069 is $108,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29069?

Health data for ZIP code 29069 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29069 in?

ZIP code 29069 observes the EST timezone.