Mc Bee, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29101

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

3,023
11/sq mi
$56,750
Median income
$125,300
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 279.9 square miles in Mc Bee, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. The area is home to 3,023 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 29101 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29101 sits at $56,750 (11% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $39,753. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $125,300 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $670 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chesterfield County, so you can benchmark 29101 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 29101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29101.

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 29101, Mc Bee, 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

3,023

Population

279.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29101?

44.4

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 21.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$56,750

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$39,753

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29101 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,750 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,300

Total Housing Units

1,016

Occupied Units

284

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$125,300

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$670

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 29101, employing approximately 1,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,649,000.

37

Businesses

1,183

Employees

$69.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 24.3%
Manufacturing 7 18.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
29009 Bethune, SC 2,440 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29101 in?
ZIP code 29101 (Mc Bee) is located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Chesterfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chesterfield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29101?
ZIP code 29101 in Mc Bee, SC has a population of 3,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29101?
The median household income in ZIP 29101 is $56,750, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29101?
The median home value in ZIP 29101 is $125,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29101 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29101?
ZIP code 29101 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 1,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29101 are: Retail trade (9), Manufacturing (7), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29101?
In ZIP code 29101, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 29101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29101 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29101?
In ZIP code 29101, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29101 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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