29843 ZIP Code — Olar, SC

Bamberg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29843 is located in Olar, South Carolina, within Bamberg County. It covers approximately 66.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29843

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,170. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,174

population

66.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29849 Ulmer (8 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (9.3 mi) 29042 Denmark (10.3 mi) 29812 Barnwell (10.7 mi) 29003 Bamberg (13.6 mi) 29082 Lodge (14.3 mi) 29817 Blackville (15 mi) 29810 Allendale (16.5 mi) 29911 Brunson (16.9 mi) 29038 Cope (17.1 mi) 29113 Norway (17.4 mi) 29924 Hampton (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,174
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	66.13 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	33.1707
Longitude	-81.1679
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	61.6%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	14.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	0.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,174

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$50,170

Median household income

$24,868

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

31.6%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

517

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

138

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	302	25.7%
18 and over	872	74.3%
65 and over	227	19.3%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.7%

Black or African American 45.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	572	48.7%
Black or African American	534	45.5%
Two or more races	65	5.5%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	58.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	14.5%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	0.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$50,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.2%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 32.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	56.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	50.8%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	11.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	77.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	106	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	130	31.2%
Households with children under 18	129	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	34.3%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	6.5%
Married	39.6%	62.2%
Separated	1.5%	7.0%
Widowed	6.5%	14.9%
Divorced	10.6%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 23.3%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.7%
Kindergarten	6	3.7%
Elementary school	120	73.6%
High school	21	12.9%
College / grad school	10	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.3%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Public administration 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Other services 3.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	40.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	2.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 31.6%

Under 18 years 56.0%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 29.4%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.4%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	13.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,154	98.3%
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)	1,171	99.7%
Born in same state	1,167	99.4%
Born in different state	929	79.1%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	382	32.5%
French	33	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	2.6%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29843

What city is ZIP code 29843 in?

ZIP code 29843 is primarily assigned to Olar, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29843 in?

ZIP code 29843 falls within Bamberg County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29843?

32% of residents in ZIP code 29843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29843?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29843 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 29843 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29843 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 29843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29843 in?

ZIP code 29843 observes the EST timezone.