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Allendale, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29810

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

4,990
16/sq mi
$26,835
Median income
$79,600
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29810 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29810 covers 315.8 square miles in Allendale, Allendale County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,990 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29810 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,835 (58% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,484. 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.8%. The typical home here is valued at $79,600 (65% below the state average); renters pay a median of $646 monthly, and 63.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. To put 29810 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Allendale County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 29810

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allendale, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29810.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29810, Allendale, 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

4,990

Population

315.8

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29810?

40.9

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 19.0%
African American 68.5%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$26,835

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$26,484

Per Capita Income

33.2%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29810 ranks nationally

Allendale, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,835 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,265

Total Housing Units

1,785

Occupied Units

480

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$79,600

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$646

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 29810, employing approximately 657 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,059,000.

73

Businesses

657

Employees

$39.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 21.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.6%
Wholesale trade 6 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.8%
Manufacturing 4 5.5%
Finance and insurance 4 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.1%

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 29810 vs 29827 →

ZIP 29810 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 29810 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 29810 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29810 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29827 Fairfax, SC 4,624 7.4 mi
29849 Ulmer, SC 294 10.9 mi
29923 Gifford, SC 392 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allendale County

29827 standard
Fairfax, SC
Pop: 4,624
29836 standard
Martin, SC
Pop: 482
29849 standard
Ulmer, SC
Pop: 294

Related Areas

Allendale County Allendale, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29810 in? ▼
ZIP code 29810 (Allendale) is located in Allendale County, South Carolina. Allendale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allendale-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29810? ▼
ZIP code 29810 in Allendale, SC has a population of 4,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29810? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29810 is $26,835, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29810? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29810 is $79,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29810? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29810 is African American at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29810? ▼
ZIP code 29810 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29810? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29810 are: Retail trade (16), Health care and social assistance (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29810? ▼
In ZIP code 29810, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 29810? ▼
In ZIP code 29810, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29810? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29810 is 33.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.