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 Moderate-density area
- $57,574
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,078. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,100 (19% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $657; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in McCormick County, so 29835 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 29835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Cormick, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29835.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29835?
62.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
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?
$57,574
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$37,078
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29835 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Mc Cormick, 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)
$57,574 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
4,061housing units
4,061
Total Housing Units
3,246
Occupied Units
815
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 29835 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30817
Lincolnton (30817)
7,676 residents
- 29835
Mc Cormick (29835)
6,566 residents
- 29819 1,523
Bradley (29819)
1,523 residents
- 29899 1,244
Mc Cormick (29899)
1,244 residents
- 29845 1,104
Plum Branch (29845)
1,104 residents
- 29848 751
Troy (29848)
751 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29835 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29848
Troy (29848)
$61,042 median income
- 29835
Mc Cormick (29835)
$57,574 median income
- 30817
Lincolnton (30817)
$57,089 median income
- 29819
Bradley (29819)
$55,417 median income
- 29845
Plum Branch (29845)
$50,673 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29835, 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 (6,566 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 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.
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