29835 ZIP Code — Mc Cormick, SC

Mccormick County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29835 is located in Mc Cormick, South Carolina, within Mccormick County. It covers approximately 170.41 square miles and serves a population of 6,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29835

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,313. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29835 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,149

population

170.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Cormick	Acceptable
Mc Cormick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29899 Mc Cormick (4.1 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (4.9 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (4.9 mi) 29848 Troy (7.8 mi) 29819 Bradley (11.3 mi) 29838 Modoc (12.2 mi) 30817 Lincolnton (12.9 mi) 29824 Edgefield (13.2 mi) 29840 Mount Carmel (13.6 mi) 29646 Greenwood (17.9 mi) 29666 Ninety Six (19.4 mi) 29821 Clarks Hill (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,149
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	170.41 sq mi
Water area	14.81 sq mi
Latitude	33.8974
Longitude	-82.2303
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	49.7%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,149

Population

People per sq mi

61.9

Median age

$55,313

Median household income

$36,141

Per capita income

$154,500

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

3,150

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

151

10–14

159

15–19

114

20–24

119

203

25–34

212

313

35–44

328

256

45–54

269

159

55–59

167

323

60–64

338

724

65–74

760

426

75–84

446

126

85+

133

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	686	11.2%
18 and over	5,463	88.8%
65 and over	2,615	42.5%
Median age	61.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.6%

Black or African American 44.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,146	50.6%
Black or African American	2,761	44.4%
Two or more races	173	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	63	1%
Other race	47	0.8%
Asian	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$55,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,500
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	78.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,395	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	483	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	900	32.0%
Households with children under 18	277	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,715	61.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	21.8%
Married	56.7%	49.9%
Separated	1.2%	3.2%
Widowed	6.6%	20.0%
Divorced	7.5%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.2%
Kindergarten	5	0.9%
Elementary school	237	42.2%
High school	176	31.3%
College / grad school	137	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Professional & management 9.4%

Public administration 9.4%

Other services 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Retail trade 6.9%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 41.6%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.8%
Retirement income	49.3%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	50.6%
High cholesterol	44.2%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.6%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	623	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	61.7%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,000	97.6%
Spanish	2	0.0%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,057	98.5%
Born in same state	6,001	97.6%
Born in different state	3,324	54.1%
Foreign born	56	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	92	1.5%
Not a US citizen	83	90.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	648	10.5%
French	564	9.2%
Arab	324	5.3%
Polish	57	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	0.7%
Irish	25	0.4%
German	8	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29835

What city is ZIP code 29835 in?

ZIP code 29835 is primarily assigned to Mc Cormick, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29835 in?

ZIP code 29835 falls within Mccormick County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29835 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 29835 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29835 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 29835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29835 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29835?

17% of residents in ZIP code 29835 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29835 in?

ZIP code 29835 observes the EST timezone.