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Mc Cormick, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29835

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

6,566
14/sq mi
$57,574
Median income
$184,100
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Cormick pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29835 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Cormick, McCormick County, South Carolina, home to 6,566 residents across 475.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29835 reports a modest median household income of $57,574 (10% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,078. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $184,100 (19% below the state average), median rent at $657 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29835, plus 5 more within McCormick County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Cormick, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29835.

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 29835, Mc Cormick, 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

6,566

Population

475.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29835?

62.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 52.3%
African American 44.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$57,574

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$37,078

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29835 ranks nationally

Mc Cormick, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,574 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,061

Total Housing Units

3,246

Occupied Units

815

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$184,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$657

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-15.5%

YoY Change (2022)

118

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+18%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29835 have decreased 15.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +18% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -8.9% 98
2019 +17.5% 115
2020 -5.2% 109
2021 +27.8% 139
2022 -15.5% 118

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 29835, employing approximately 801 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,666,000.

81

Businesses

801

Employees

$23.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 16 19.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.6%
Construction 5 6.2%
Finance and insurance 4 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.9%

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 29835 vs 29899 →

ZIP 29835 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 29835 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 29835 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 29835 ranks #2 of 5 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
29899 Mc Cormick, SC 1,244 2.4 mi
29848 Troy, SC 751 7.2 mi
29845 Plum Branch, SC 1,104 8.1 mi
29819 Bradley, SC 1,523 9.4 mi
30817 Lincolnton, GA 7,676 13.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in McCormick County

29821 standard
Clarks Hill, SC
Pop: 1,487
29899 standard
Mc Cormick, SC
Pop: 1,244
29845 standard
Plum Branch, SC
Pop: 1,104
29840 standard
Mount Carmel, SC
Pop: 251
29844 standard
Parksville, SC
Pop: 123

Related Areas

McCormick County Mc Cormick, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29835 in? ▼
ZIP code 29835 (Mc Cormick) is located in McCormick County, South Carolina. McCormick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mccormick-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29835? ▼
ZIP code 29835 in Mc Cormick, SC has a population of 6,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29835 is $57,574, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29835 is $184,100, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29835 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29835? ▼
ZIP code 29835 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29835? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29835 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (16), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29835? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29835 decreased by 15.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 18%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29835? ▼
In ZIP code 29835, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 29835? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29835 is 30.6 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 29835? ▼
In ZIP code 29835, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29835 is 14.9% 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.