29659 ZIP Code — Lowndesville, SC
Abbeville County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29659 is located in Lowndesville, South Carolina, within Abbeville County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.
146
population
0.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29659 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29659
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lowndesville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 146 |
| Population density | 340 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2098 |
| Longitude | -82.6475 |
| 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 | 38.4% | 55.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 11.0% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.7% | 14.0% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 47.9% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
146
Population
340
People per sq mi
48.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$77,192
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$460
Median monthly rent
60.0%
Home ownership
34.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
57
Housing units
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
6
2
5–9
2
5
10–14
5
5
15–19
5
4
20–24
4
6
35–44
7
37
45–54
39
1
55–59
2
1
60–64
1
3
65–74
3
1
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 33 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 113 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 6.2% |
| Median age | 48.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.8%
Asian
36.3%
Black or African American
21.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 41.8% |
| Asian | 53 | 36.3% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 21.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.4% | 55.2% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 11.0% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.7% | 14.0% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 47.9% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
25.7%
$10k–$15k
11.4%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
4.3%
$50k–$75k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
38.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 25.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 38.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.0%
$50k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$300k–$500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
64.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $460 |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% |
| Vacant | 17.6% |
| Single-family detached | 52.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 23.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 31.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 8.6% |
| 3 or more | 41.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.9% |
| Electricity | 47.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 23 | 32.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6 | 8.6% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 30.0% |
| Married | 50.8% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
25.2%
Some college, no degree
1.9%
Associate's degree
33.0%
Bachelor's degree
5.8%
Graduate / professional
25.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 36.7% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 36.7% |
| High school | 8 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
57.1%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Retail trade
8.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 67.3% |
| Service | 6.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.8% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 27.3% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 61.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 41.7 |
Poverty
All people
34.2%
Under 18 years
45.5%
18 and over
31.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
57.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.3% |
| Retirement income | 10.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 46.2% |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart disease | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 35.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 32.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 1.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 88.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.5% |
| Public insurance | 45.9% |
| No insurance | 9.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 135 | 92.5% |
| 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) | 93 | 63.7% |
| Born in same state | 93 | 63.7% |
| Born in different state | 71 | 48.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 53 | 36.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 53 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7 | 4.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.9% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29659
What city is ZIP code 29659 in?
ZIP code 29659 is primarily assigned to Lowndesville, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29659 in?
ZIP code 29659 falls within Abbeville County, South Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29659?
34% of residents in ZIP code 29659 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29659?
Health data for ZIP code 29659 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 29659?
ZIP code 29659 has an estimated population of 146 residents, with a density of 337 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29659 in?
ZIP code 29659 observes the EST timezone.