US ZIP Code
29826

Elko, SC

Barnwell County  ·  South Carolina

● Active
👥 194 Population ↑ 32% since 2019
🎂 59.0 Median Age ↑ 8% since 2019
🎓 4.5% College Grads
▼ 88% below avg
📊 74.1% Unemployment
▲ 1415% above avg ↑ 1382% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code29826
CityElko
StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyBarnwell County
Area Code803/839
Elevation330 ft
Latitude33.385382
Longitude-81.359584
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS45011
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 75.3% (146) Female 24.7% (48) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15%Black: 85.1%Race
White15.0%
Black85.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
1%
18–24
36%
25–44
6%
45–64
13%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.0 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.52
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads4.5% ▼ 88% below avg
Unemployment74.1% ▲ 1415% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (40.3%)
HS Graduate16 (23.9%)
Some College17 (25.4%)
Associates4 (6%)
Graduate Degree3 (4.5%)

Education

No HS: 40.3%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 25.4%Associates: 6%Graduate: 4.5%Edu
No HS40.3%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College25.4%
Associates6.0%
Graduate4.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–100k
18%
$150k–200k
10%
$300k–500k
57%

Financials

Total Units96
Vacant Units19
Avg HH Size2.52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
69%
$25k–50k
14%
$50k–75k
6%
$75k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
82%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units96
Vacant19
Owner Occupied88.3%
Renter Occupied11.7%
Avg HH Size2.52
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 29826 is in Elko, SC, in Barnwell County.
ZIP code 29826 is located in South Carolina (SC).
ZIP code 29826 is in Barnwell County, SC.
ZIP 29826 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 29826 is 194 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 29826

ZIP code 29826 is located in Elko, South Carolina, within Barnwell County. With a population of 194, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59 years.

The population of 29826 is primarily Black (85.05%). Residents are less-educated — 4.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%.

The unemployment rate in 29826 stands at 74.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 95%.

Overall, ZIP code 29826 in Elko, SC is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.