City

Allendale, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Allendale County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,571Population
💰$26,096Median HH Income▼ 66% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$66,200Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊13.6%Unemployment▲ 178% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.4%Hispanic: 17%Black: 66.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White14.4%
Hispanic17.0%
Black66.8%
Asian0.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty32.8% ▲ 228% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment13.6% ▲ 178% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.7%)
HS Graduate742 (36.4%)
Some College227 (11.1%)
Associates385 (18.9%)
Bachelors202 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree468 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College11.1%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$26,096 ▼ 66% below avg
Median Home Value$66,200 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units2,268
Vacant Units568

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Allendale, SC

Allendale is a city in South Carolina, located in Allendale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,571 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Allendale is a lower-income community. The median household income of $26,096 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Allendale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Allendale is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (66.79%).

Allendale, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Allendale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29810 3,571 $26,096 $66,200 $678 13.6% 32.9% 65.7%