29838 ZIP Code — Modoc, SC

Mccormick County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29838 is located in Modoc, South Carolina, within Mccormick County. It covers approximately 29.13 square miles and serves a population of 714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $325,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,184) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 70% 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. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 29838 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

714

population

29.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Modoc	Acceptable
Modoc	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29845 Plum Branch (7.3 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (7.3 mi) 29821 Clarks Hill (8.2 mi) 29824 Edgefield (10.6 mi) 30802 Appling (10.8 mi) 30809 Evans (11.6 mi) 29835 Mc Cormick (12.2 mi) 30817 Lincolnton (13.2 mi) 29899 Mc Cormick (14.2 mi) 30907 Augusta (14.6 mi) 29860 North Augusta (14.7 mi) 30909 Augusta (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	714
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	29.13 sq mi
Water area	3.33 sq mi
Latitude	33.7246
Longitude	-82.1884
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	19.9%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	15.7%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

714

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$91,184

Median household income

$43,419

Per capita income

$325,000

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

30.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

412

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	18.2%
18 and over	584	81.8%
65 and over	158	22.1%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 3.9%

Other race 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	662	86.8%
Hispanic or Latino	49	6.4%
Two or more races	30	3.9%
Other race	22	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	15.7%	3.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	25.2%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$91,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 31.1%

$500k–$1M 16.2%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$325,000
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	44.0%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	49.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	93.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	79	32.6%
Households with children under 18	58	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	44.2%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	8.7%
Married	45.5%	57.0%
Separated	7.2%	1.5%
Widowed	1.6%	32.7%
Divorced	2.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	22.9%
High school	124	69.3%
College / grad school	11	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Construction 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Retail trade 5.6%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.1

Poverty

All people 30.9%

Under 18 years 60.4%

18 and over 26.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 48.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.8%
Retirement income	59.5%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	42.8%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.3%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	46.9%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	697	97.6%
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)	705	98.7%
Born in same state	699	97.9%
Born in different state	302	42.3%
Foreign born	6	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.3%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	141	19.7%
Arab	79	11.1%
French	64	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	2.5%
Polish	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29838

What city is ZIP code 29838 in?

ZIP code 29838 is primarily assigned to Modoc, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29838 in?

ZIP code 29838 falls within Mccormick County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29838 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 29838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29838?

31% of residents in ZIP code 29838 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 29838 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 29838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29838?

The median home value in ZIP code 29838 is $325,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29838 in?

ZIP code 29838 observes the EST timezone.