29594 ZIP Code — Tatum, SC
Marlboro County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29594 is located in Tatum, South Carolina, within Marlboro County. It covers approximately 2.29 square miles and serves a population of 117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
117
population
2.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29594 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29594
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29594. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tatum | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 117 |
| Population density | 51 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.6441 |
| Longitude | -79.5864 |
| 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 | 94.5% | 67.5% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.5% | 26.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 6.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
117
Population
51
People per sq mi
61.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$14,833
Per capita income
$125,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
37.2%
Home ownership
42.7%
Poverty rate
36.4%
Unemployment
42
Housing units
1.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
3
1
5–9
1
1
10–14
2
1
15–19
3
2
20–24
5
2
35–44
4
6
45–54
14
3
55–59
6
2
60–64
5
16
65–74
33
2
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 12.0% |
| 18 and over | 103 | 88.0% |
| 65 and over | 54 | 46.2% |
| Median age | 61.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.1%
Black or African American
38.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 52.1% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 38.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 94.5% | 67.5% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.5% | 26.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 6.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
64.1%
$15k–$25k
1.3%
$25k–$35k
16.7%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
5.1%
$75k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 64.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
37.9%
$100k–$150k
55.2%
$200k–$300k
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 37.2% |
| Renter occupied | 62.8% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 71.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 85.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 84.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 10.3% |
| 3 or more | 5.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 84.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 26.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 2.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 54 | 69.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 6.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 54 | 69.2% |
| Average household size | 1.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 60.0% |
| Married | 59.4% | 26.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
71.9%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 11.1% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 22.2% |
| High school | 6 | 66.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
50.0%
Retail trade
21.4%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Wholesale trade
14.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 50.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 57.1% |
| Government | 28.6% |
| Self-employed | 14.3% |
| 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) | 17.9 |
Poverty
All people
42.7%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
46.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 80.8% |
| Retirement income | 10.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.9% |
| High blood pressure | 51.7% |
| High cholesterol | 41.1% |
| Diabetes | 20.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 6.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 37.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.8% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 28.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 38.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.8% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 17.8% |
| No health insurance | 21.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 26.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 18.4% |
| 65 and over | 9.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 33.3% |
| Public insurance | 66.7% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 112 | 95.7% |
| 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) | 117 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 117 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 84 | 71.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | 4.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 66.7% |
| Internet access | 32.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29594
What city is ZIP code 29594 in?
ZIP code 29594 is primarily assigned to Tatum, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29594 in?
ZIP code 29594 falls within Marlboro County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29594 have a large retiree population?
81% of households in ZIP code 29594 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 29594 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 29594 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29594?
43% of residents in ZIP code 29594 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 29594 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 29594 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 29594 in?
ZIP code 29594 observes the EST timezone.