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ZIP Code 29827

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

4,624
17/sq mi
$40,844
Median income
$66,600
Median home value
7.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfax pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 270.4 square miles in Fairfax, Allendale County, South Carolina. The area is home to 4,624 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 29827 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29827 sits at $40,844 (36% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $21,177. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $66,600 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $660 per month, and 55.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Allendale County, so you can benchmark 29827 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 29827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29827.

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 29827, Fairfax, 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

4,624

Population

270.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29827?

45.2

Median Age

64.2%

Male

35.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 29.0%
African American 64.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$40,844

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$21,177

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29827 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,844 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,482

Total Housing Units

1,234

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.1%
Renter 44.9%

$66,600

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$660

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 42 business establishments in ZIP 29827, employing approximately 653 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,421,000.

42

Businesses

653

Employees

$32.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 23.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 14.3%
Wholesale trade 5 11.9%
Information 4 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.5%
Construction 3 7.1%

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 29827 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 29827 ranks #2 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 29827 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 29827 ranks #4 of 6 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
29923 Gifford, SC 392 7.3 mi
29911 Brunson, SC 1,725 6.7 mi
29849 Ulmer, SC 294 9.2 mi
29810 Allendale, SC 4,990 7.4 mi
29924 Hampton, SC 4,331 10.1 mi
29932 Luray, SC 269 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29827 in?
ZIP code 29827 (Fairfax) 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 29827?
ZIP code 29827 in Fairfax, SC has a population of 4,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29827?
The median household income in ZIP 29827 is $40,844, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29827?
The median home value in ZIP 29827 is $66,600, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29827 is African American at 64.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29827?
ZIP code 29827 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29827?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29827 are: Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (6), Wholesale trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29827?
In ZIP code 29827, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.1% 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 29827?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29827 is 37.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29827?
In ZIP code 29827, approximately 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29827 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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