29848 ZIP Code — Troy, SC

Greenwood County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29848 is located in Troy, South Carolina, within Greenwood County. It covers approximately 91.94 square miles and serves a population of 839 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29848

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 $109,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,463. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

839

population

91.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Troy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29819 Bradley (3.8 mi) 29835 Mc Cormick (7.8 mi) 29899 Mc Cormick (9.2 mi) 29646 Greenwood (10 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (12.4 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (12.4 mi) 29666 Ninety Six (12.9 mi) 29647 Greenwood (13.2 mi) 29840 Mount Carmel (15.1 mi) 29824 Edgefield (16.8 mi) 29649 Greenwood (16.9 mi) 29620 Abbeville (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	839
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	91.94 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	34.0063
Longitude	-82.1928
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	66.8%	58.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	12.4%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

839

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$50,463

Median household income

$24,883

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

386

Housing units

9.8%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	168	20.0%
18 and over	671	80.0%
65 and over	247	29.4%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Black or African American 22.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	640	76.3%
Black or African American	191	22.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	58.2%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	26.9%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	12.4%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
Median income	$50,463

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	17.3%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	52.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	84.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	50	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	62	18.3%
Households with children under 18	110	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	44.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.4%	13.5%
Married	69.0%	64.5%
Separated	3.5%	1.3%
Widowed	6.0%	8.4%
Divorced	5.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.5%
Kindergarten	32	15.8%
Elementary school	92	45.5%
High school	36	17.8%
College / grad school	39	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.4%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Other services 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Construction 9.4%

Public administration 8.1%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	11.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	25.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	832	99.2%
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)	822	98.0%
Born in same state	822	98.0%
Born in different state	686	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	7.4%
Italian	45	5.4%
French	45	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.5%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29848

What city is ZIP code 29848 in?

ZIP code 29848 is primarily assigned to Troy, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29848 in?

ZIP code 29848 falls within Mccormick County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29848 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 29848 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29848 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 29848 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29848 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 29848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29848?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 29848 in?

ZIP code 29848 observes the EST timezone.