Alcolu, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29001
Clarendon County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,148
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alcolu pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29001 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29001 covers 170.5 square miles in Alcolu, Clarendon County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,148 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29001 reports a modest median household income of $65,250 (2% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,837. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,400 (31% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $680; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Clarendon County, so 29001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alcolu, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29001.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29001, Alcolu, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,148
Population
170.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29001?
39.1
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,250
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$25,837
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29001 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Alcolu, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,250 Top 38% higher than 62% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
817housing units
817
Total Housing Units
778
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,400
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$680
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 29001, employing approximately 351 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,381,000.
25
Businesses
351
Employees
$21.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29001 vs 29051 →
ZIP 29001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29102
Manning (29102)
18,248 residents
- 29001 2,148
Alcolu (29001)
2,148 residents
- 29051 951
Gable (29051)
951 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29001 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29051
Gable (29051)
$71,250 median income
- 29001
Alcolu (29001)
$65,250 median income
- 29102
Manning (29102)
$47,441 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29001 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29001, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,148 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29001 in?
ZIP code 29001 (Alcolu) is located in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Clarendon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarendon-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29001?
ZIP code 29001 in Alcolu, SC has a population of 2,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29001?
The median household income in ZIP 29001 is $65,250, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29001?
The median home value in ZIP 29001 is $156,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29001 is White at 48.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29001?
ZIP code 29001 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 351 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29001 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29001?
In ZIP code 29001, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29001?
In ZIP code 29001, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29001 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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