County

Allendale County, SC

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥7,863Population
💰$36,004Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$64,458Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.5%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 63.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White23.5%
Hispanic10.9%
Black63.3%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,184 (46.1%)
Some College637 (13.4%)
Associates747 (15.8%)
Bachelors387 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree742 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College13.4%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.6%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,004 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$64,458 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units4,148
Vacant Units935

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Allendale County, SC

Allendale County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,863 residents. With a median age of 42.29, it is a middle-aged county.

Allendale County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $36,004 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.7%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 23.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Allendale County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $64,458 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $694. Homeownership rates are high at 64.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Allendale County are majority Black (63.3%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Allendale County, SC is a lower-income area in South Carolina. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Allendale County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29810 Allendale 3,571 $26,096 $66,200 $678 13.6% 32.9%
29827 Fairfax 3,792 $44,688 $59,600 $710 9.2% 14.9%
29836 Martin 331 $26,375 $55,500 — 0.0% 22.8%
29849 Ulmer 169 $69,375 $154,200 — 4.3% 47.2%

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