Fairfax, SC · standard
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 Moderate-density area
- $40,844
- Median income Below-median income area
- $66,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 2nd 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 covers 270.4 square miles in Fairfax, Allendale County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,624 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29827 reports a modest median household income of $40,844 (36% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,177. The poverty rate is 24.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $66,600 (71% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $660; owner occupancy is 55.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Allendale County, so 29827 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 29827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29827.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Information
Information
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 29827, Fairfax, 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
4,624
Population
270.4
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29827?
45.2
Median Age
64.2%
Male
35.8%
Female
1.2%
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?
$40,844
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$21,177
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29827 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Fairfax, 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)
$40,844 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
1,482housing units
1,482
Total Housing Units
1,234
Occupied Units
248
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$66,600
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29827 vs 29923 →
ZIP 29827 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29810
Allendale (29810)
4,990 residents
- 29827
Fairfax (29827)
4,624 residents
- 29924
Hampton (29924)
4,331 residents
- 29911 1,725
Brunson (29911)
1,725 residents
- 29923 392
Gifford (29923)
392 residents
- 29849 294
Ulmer (29849)
294 residents
- 29932 269
Luray (29932)
269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29827 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29827 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29849
Ulmer (29849)
$89,583 median income
- 29911
Brunson (29911)
$57,143 median income
- 29924
Hampton (29924)
$43,542 median income
- 29827
Fairfax (29827)
$40,844 median income
- 29923 $31,389
Gifford (29923)
$31,389 median income
- 29810 $26,835
Allendale (29810)
$26,835 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29827, 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 (4,624 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 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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