29849 ZIP Code — Ulmer, SC

Allendale County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29849 is located in Ulmer, South Carolina, within Allendale County. It covers approximately 41.12 square miles and serves a population of 334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29849

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,600. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $49,435. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

334

population

41.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ulmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29843 Olar (8 mi) 29911 Brunson (10 mi) 29810 Allendale (10.1 mi) 29081 Ehrhardt (11.2 mi) 29827 Fairfax (12.8 mi) 29812 Barnwell (13.1 mi) 29924 Hampton (13.6 mi) 29082 Lodge (13.7 mi) 29932 Luray (14.3 mi) 29836 Martin (17.7 mi) 29929 Islandton (17.8 mi) 29042 Denmark (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	334
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	41.12 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	33.0609
Longitude	-81.2096
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	68.0%	68.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	23.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

334

Population

People per sq mi

23.9

Median age

$49,435

Median household income

$19,293

Per capita income

$56,600

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

41.3%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	72	21.6%
18 and over	262	78.4%
65 and over	16	4.8%
Median age	23.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.1%

White 35.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	214	64.1%
White	120	35.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	68.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	23.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	7.6%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.1%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 33.7%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	33.7%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
Median income	$49,435

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 53.5%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,600
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	41.3%
Renter occupied	58.7%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	30.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	19.6%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	57.7%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	32.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	13	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	37.5%
Households with children under 18	45	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	13.5%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.5%	64.7%
Married	32.3%	27.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	10.2%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.7%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 8.0%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	47.9%
High school	5	10.4%
College / grad school	20	41.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.3%

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Construction 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.0%
Carpool	19.9%
Public transit	23.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.1

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	21.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	25.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	62.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	303	90.7%
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)	328	98.2%
Born in same state	328	98.2%
Born in different state	285	85.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.8%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	63	18.9%
French	29	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29849

What city is ZIP code 29849 in?

ZIP code 29849 is primarily assigned to Ulmer, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29849 in?

ZIP code 29849 falls within Allendale County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29849 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 29849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29849 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 29849 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29849?

The median home value in ZIP code 29849 is $56,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29849?

Health data for ZIP code 29849 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29849 in?

ZIP code 29849 observes the EST timezone.