Lamar, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29069

Darlington County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,020
25/sq mi
$48,393
Median income
$132,300
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lamar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.4 square miles in Lamar, Darlington County, South Carolina. The area is home to 5,020 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29069 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29069 sits at $48,393 (24% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $28,536. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $132,300 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $868 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Darlington County, so you can benchmark 29069 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29069.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29069, Lamar, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,020

Population

198.4

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29069?

39.3

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 55.6%
African American 40.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$48,393

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$28,536

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29069 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,393 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,276

Total Housing Units

1,899

Occupied Units

377

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$132,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$868

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 29069, employing approximately 429 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,894,000.

46

Businesses

429

Employees

$15.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 39.1%
Manufacturing 7 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29069 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29079 Lydia, SC 151 7.0 mi
29046 Elliott, SC 237 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29069 in?
ZIP code 29069 (Lamar) is located in Darlington County, South Carolina. Darlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/darlington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29069?
ZIP code 29069 in Lamar, SC has a population of 5,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29069?
The median household income in ZIP 29069 is $48,393, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29069?
The median home value in ZIP 29069 is $132,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29069 is White at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29069?
ZIP code 29069 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29069 are: Retail trade (18), Manufacturing (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29069?
In ZIP code 29069, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29069?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29069 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29069?
In ZIP code 29069, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29069 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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