29596 ZIP Code — Wallace, SC

Marlboro County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29596 is located in Wallace, South Carolina, within Marlboro County. It covers approximately 64.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29596

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 $68,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,869. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 29596 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,800

population

64.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29596 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29596

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29596. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallace	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29520 Cheraw (5.7 mi) 29512 Bennettsville (8.6 mi) 28343 Gibson (14.3 mi) 28345 Hamlet (14.8 mi) 28119 Morven (15 mi) 28379 Rockingham (15.3 mi) 29570 Mc Coll (15.6 mi) 29584 Patrick (15.9 mi) 29709 Chesterfield (16.3 mi) 29593 Society Hill (17.1 mi) 28351 Laurel Hill (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,800
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	64.54 sq mi
Water area	1.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.7104
Longitude	-79.8259
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	65.7%	67.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	26.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	6.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,800

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$26,869

Median household income

$23,550

Per capita income

$68,900

Median home value

$868

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

910

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

147

45–54

155

55–59

60–64

103

132

65–74

138

111

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	339	18.8%
18 and over	1,461	81.2%
65 and over	517	28.7%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.1%

Black or African American 23.5%

Two or more races 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,119	59.1%
Black or African American	445	23.5%
Two or more races	165	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	92	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	3.6%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	67.5%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	26.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	6.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 27.1%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	27.1%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
Median income	$26,869

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.5%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,900
Median rent / month	$868
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	29.6%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	49.2%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	88.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	288	32.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	118	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	444	50.3%
Households with children under 18	165	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	406	46.0%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	27.0%
Married	41.8%	38.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	7.2%	25.5%
Divorced	10.9%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	13.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	142	42.5%
High school	136	40.7%
College / grad school	10	3.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.9%

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Construction 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	19.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	11.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 21.9%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	18.0%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,765	98.1%
Spanish	9	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.4%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,771	98.4%
Born in same state	1,771	98.4%
Born in different state	1,070	59.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.6%
Not a US citizen	20	69.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	178	9.9%
French	160	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	2%
English	31	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29596

What city is ZIP code 29596 in?

ZIP code 29596 is primarily assigned to Wallace, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29596 in?

ZIP code 29596 falls within Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29596 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 29596 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29596?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29596 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 29596 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29596?

21% of residents in ZIP code 29596 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29596 in?

ZIP code 29596 observes the EST timezone.