Elko, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29826
Barnwell County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 164
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elko pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29826 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29826 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elko, Barnwell County, South Carolina, home to just 164 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29826, but per-capita income is $17,898. Unemployment is 55.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $78,600 (65% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,643; owner occupancy is 69.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Barnwell County, so 29826 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 →
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 29826, Elko, 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
164
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29826?
38.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$17,898
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
55.6%
Unemployment Rate
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
88housing units
88
Total Housing Units
65
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
3.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$78,600
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,643
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 29826, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $440,000.
4
Businesses
13
Employees
$440K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 29826 vs 29853 →
ZIP 29826 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29812
Barnwell (29812)
11,864 residents
- 29853
Williston (29853)
6,580 residents
- 29817
Blackville (29817)
4,913 residents
- 29856 3,255
Windsor (29856)
3,255 residents
- 29146 1,767
Springfield (29146)
1,767 residents
- 29826 164
Elko (29826)
164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29826 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29826 in?
ZIP code 29826 (Elko) is located in Barnwell County, South Carolina. Barnwell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barnwell-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29826?
ZIP code 29826 in Elko, SC has a population of 164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29826?
The median home value in ZIP 29826 is $78,600, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29826?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29826 is African American at 67.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29826?
ZIP code 29826 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29826?
In ZIP code 29826, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.7% 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 29826?
In ZIP code 29826, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29826?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29826 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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