Martin, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29836

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

482
1/sq mi
$108,200
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Martin pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29836 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 438.2 square miles in Martin, Allendale County, South Carolina. The area is home to 482 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 29836 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29836 sits at , while per-capita income is $42,671. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $108,200 (52% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Allendale County, so you can benchmark 29836 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 →

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 29836, Martin, 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

482

Population

438.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29836?

56.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 15.6%
African American 81.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,671

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

What does housing look like?

253

Total Housing Units

165

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$108,200

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1989

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 29836, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,095,000.

4

Businesses

118

Employees

$8.1M

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

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ZIP 29836 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 29836 ranks #3 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 Code City Population Distance
30426 Girard, GA 1,100 7.2 mi
29812 Barnwell, SC 11,864 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29836 in?
ZIP code 29836 (Martin) 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 29836?
ZIP code 29836 in Martin, SC has a population of 482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29836?
The median home value in ZIP 29836 is $108,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29836 is African American at 81.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29836?
ZIP code 29836 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29836?
In ZIP code 29836, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 29836?
In ZIP code 29836, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29836?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29836 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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