Plum Branch, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29845

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

1,104
7/sq mi
$50,673
Median income
$110,400
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plum Branch pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29845 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.8 square miles in Plum Branch, McCormick County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,104 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 29845 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29845 sits at $50,673 (21% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,168. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $110,400 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing McCormick County, so you can benchmark 29845 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 29845, Plum Branch, 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

1,104

Population

169.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29845?

60.0

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 25.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
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?

$50,673

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,168

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29845 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,673 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

700

Total Housing Units

449

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.8%
Renter 10.2%

$110,400

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$850

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 12 business establishments in ZIP 29845, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $754,000.

12

Businesses

35

Employees

$754K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

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 29845 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 29845 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 29845 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 29845 ranks #3 of 3 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
29844 Parksville, SC 123 4.3 mi
29838 Modoc, SC 501 6.6 mi
29899 Mc Cormick, SC 1,244 7.5 mi
29835 Mc Cormick, SC 6,566 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29845 in?
ZIP code 29845 (Plum Branch) 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 29845?
ZIP code 29845 in Plum Branch, SC has a population of 1,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29845?
The median household income in ZIP 29845 is $50,673, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29845?
The median home value in ZIP 29845 is $110,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29845 is White at 71.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29845?
ZIP code 29845 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29845?
In ZIP code 29845, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 29845?
In ZIP code 29845, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29845 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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