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 Low-density area
- $56,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 279.9 square miles in Mc Bee, Chesterfield County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,023 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29101 reports a modest median household income of $56,750 (11% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,753. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,300 (45% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $670; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chesterfield County, so 29101 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 29101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Bee, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food 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 29101, Mc Bee, 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
3,023
Population
279.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29101?
44.4
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
4.6%
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?
$56,750
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$39,753
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29101 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Mc Bee, 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)
$56,750 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,300housing units
1,300
Total Housing Units
1,016
Occupied Units
284
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,300
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29101 vs 29009 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29009 | Bethune, SC | 2,440 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29101, 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 (3,023 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 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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