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ZIP Code 29659

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

118
64/sq mi
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 29659 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lowndesville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, home to just 118 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29659, but per-capita income is $72,245. Local economic indicators show a 38.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $510 a month; 51.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Abbeville County, so you can benchmark 29659 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 29659, Lowndesville, 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

118

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29659?

47.3

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

27.0%

Foreign-Born

White 52.8%
African American 20.2%
Asian 27.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$72,245

Per Capita Income

38.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

94

Total Housing Units

90

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$510

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29659 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 29659 ranks #3 by population - 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
29655 Iva, SC 7,796 3.8 mi
29628 Calhoun Falls, SC 2,759 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29659 in?
ZIP code 29659 (Lowndesville) is located in Abbeville County, South Carolina. Abbeville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/abbeville-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29659?
ZIP code 29659 in Lowndesville, SC has a population of 118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29659?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29659 is White at 52.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29659?
In ZIP code 29659, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 29659?
In ZIP code 29659, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29659?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29659 is 38.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.