Olar, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29843
Bamberg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,291
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $35,986
- Median income Below-median income area
- $77,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Olar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29843 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29843 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olar, Bamberg County, South Carolina, home to just 1,291 residents across 165.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29843 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,986 (44% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,690. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $77,700 (66% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $896; owner occupancy is 90.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Bamberg County, so 29843 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 29843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olar, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29843.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 29843, Olar, 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
1,291
Population
165.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29843?
41.8
Median Age
62.1%
Male
37.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$35,986
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$21,690
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29843 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Olar, 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)
$35,986 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
501housing units
501
Total Housing Units
381
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$77,700
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$896
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 29843, employing approximately 128 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,645,000.
21
Businesses
128
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 14.3% |
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 29843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
5,868 residents
- 29081 1,352
Ehrhardt (29081)
1,352 residents
- 29843 1,291
Olar (29843)
1,291 residents
- 29849 294
Ulmer (29849)
294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29843 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29843 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
- 29042
Denmark (29042)
$41,047 median income
- 29081
Ehrhardt (29081)
$38,147 median income
- 29843
Olar (29843)
$35,986 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29843 ranks #4 of 4 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 29843, 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 (1,291 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 29843 in?
ZIP code 29843 (Olar) is located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Bamberg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bamberg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29843?
ZIP code 29843 in Olar, SC has a population of 1,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29843?
The median household income in ZIP 29843 is $35,986, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29843?
The median home value in ZIP 29843 is $77,700, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29843 is White at 57.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29843?
ZIP code 29843 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29843 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29843?
In ZIP code 29843, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 29843?
In ZIP code 29843, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29843 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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