29101 ZIP Code — Mc Bee, SC

Chesterfield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29101 is located in Mc Bee, South Carolina, within Chesterfield County. It covers approximately 122.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29101

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 $82,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,857) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29101 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,592

population

122.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Bee	Acceptable
Mc Bee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29009 Bethune (7.7 mi) 29718 Jefferson (11 mi) 29550 Hartsville (11.4 mi) 29584 Patrick (13.4 mi) 29032 Cassatt (14.8 mi) 29067 Kershaw (16.9 mi) 29741 Ruby (17.8 mi) 29727 Mount Croghan (18.1 mi) 29010 Bishopville (18.6 mi) 29709 Chesterfield (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,592
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	122.22 sq mi
Water area	1.26 sq mi
Latitude	34.4770
Longitude	-80.2556
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	10.7%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,592

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$62,857

Median household income

$38,739

Per capita income

$82,000

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,090

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

112

5–9

10–14

15–19

131

20–24

187

101

25–34

144

124

35–44

177

129

45–54

183

55–59

60–64

102

175

65–74

250

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	518	20.0%
18 and over	2,074	80.0%
65 and over	567	21.9%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.4%

Black or African American 26.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,640	61.4%
Black or African American	698	26.1%
Two or more races	163	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	79	3%
Other race	79	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	10.7%	1.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$62,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 33.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,000
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	51.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.1%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	66.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	51.4%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	81.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	2.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	484	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	70	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	155	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	253	26.3%
Households with children under 18	284	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	46.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	27.6%
Married	52.9%	43.6%
Separated	2.3%	1.1%
Widowed	4.2%	14.9%
Divorced	11.7%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	6.7%
Kindergarten	36	6.7%
Elementary school	245	45.8%
High school	60	11.2%
College / grad school	158	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Construction 14.2%

Retail trade 12.6%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.9%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	3.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	1.1%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,401	92.6%
Spanish	79	3.3%
Other Indo-European	79	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,510	96.8%
Born in same state	2,505	96.6%
Born in different state	2,009	77.5%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	82	3.2%
Not a US citizen	2	2.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	420	16.2%
Arab	173	6.7%
Italian	110	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	22	0.8%
Polish	11	0.4%
English	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29101

What city is ZIP code 29101 in?

ZIP code 29101 is primarily assigned to Mc Bee, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29101 in?

ZIP code 29101 falls within Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29101 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 29101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29101 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29101 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29101?

The median home value in ZIP code 29101 is $82,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 29101?

ZIP code 29101 has an estimated population of 2,592 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29101 in?

ZIP code 29101 observes the EST timezone.