29836 ZIP Code — Martin, SC

Allendale County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29836 is located in Martin, South Carolina, within Allendale County. It covers approximately 102.26 square miles and serves a population of 276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29836

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 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 (48%), diabetes (24%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 29836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

276

population

102.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29810 Allendale (9 mi) 30426 Girard (9.5 mi) 29808 Aiken (14.9 mi) 29812 Barnwell (15 mi) 30456 Sardis (16.4 mi) 29827 Fairfax (17.4 mi) 29849 Ulmer (17.7 mi) 30467 Sylvania (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	276
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	102.26 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.0482
Longitude	-81.5157
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	58.5%	68.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	23.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

276

Population

People per sq mi

63.5

Median age

Median household income

$30,375

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

37.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	20	7.2%
18 and over	256	92.8%
65 and over	91	33.0%
Median age	63.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.2%

White 38.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	169	61.2%
White	107	38.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	68.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	23.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 25.6%

$10k–$15k 18.0%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.6%
$10k–$15k	18.0%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	33.3%
1970–1979	29.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	61.4%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	13.5%
3 or more	51.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.9%
Fuel oil	17.3%
No fuel used	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	72.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	24	18.0%
Households with children under 18	17	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	57.9%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.8%	9.6%
Married	88.2%	74.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.2%

Retail trade 23.0%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.9%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 37.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 40.2%

Married-couple families 34.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.9%
Retirement income	51.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.1%
High blood pressure	56.2%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	23.8%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	7.5%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	40.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	31.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	19.0%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.1%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	31.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.2%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	276	100.0%
Spanish	20	7.2%
Other Indo-European	20	7.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	276	100.0%
Born in same state	276	100.0%
Born in different state	265	96.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.2%
Internet access	74.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29836

What city is ZIP code 29836 in?

ZIP code 29836 is primarily assigned to Martin, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29836 in?

ZIP code 29836 falls within Allendale County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29836?

37% of residents in ZIP code 29836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29836 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 29836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29836 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 29836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29836?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 29836 in?

ZIP code 29836 observes the EST timezone.