29840 ZIP Code — Mount Carmel, SC

Mccormick County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29840 is located in Mount Carmel, South Carolina, within Mccormick County. It covers approximately 31.44 square miles and serves a population of 379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29840

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 $82,000.

Median household income is $41,715. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29840 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

379

population

31.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Carmel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29899 Mc Cormick (9.7 mi) 30817 Lincolnton (13.1 mi) 29628 Calhoun Falls (13.4 mi) 29835 Mc Cormick (13.6 mi) 30668 Tignall (14.1 mi) 29620 Abbeville (14.9 mi) 29848 Troy (15.1 mi) 29819 Bradley (15.1 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (16.7 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	379
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	31.44 sq mi
Water area	3.50 sq mi
Latitude	33.9691
Longitude	-82.4520
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

379

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$41,715

Median household income

$26,202

Per capita income

$82,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

15.0%

Unemployment

239

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	4.0%
18 and over	364	96.0%
65 and over	177	46.7%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 100%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	379	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	50.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	35.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.9%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 52.8%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	52.8%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
Median income	$41,715

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 85.1%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	61.5%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	3.8%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	46.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	61.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	21.5%
Households with children under 18	13	6.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	67.7%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	18.4%
Married	59.7%	58.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	28.2%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 27.2%

HS graduate 51.2%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 21.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.8%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.0%

Transportation & utilities 18.9%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Other services 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	35.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	26.4%
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)	36.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.3%
Retirement income	50.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.4%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	86.0%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	13.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.8%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	379	100.0%
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)	379	100.0%
Born in same state	379	100.0%
Born in different state	379	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.5%
Internet access	17.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29840

What city is ZIP code 29840 in?

ZIP code 29840 is primarily assigned to Mount Carmel, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29840 in?

ZIP code 29840 falls within Mccormick County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29840 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 29840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29840 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 29840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29840?

The median home value in ZIP code 29840 is $82,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29840?

Health data for ZIP code 29840 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29840 in?

ZIP code 29840 observes the EST timezone.