Zip code 29596: Wallace, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29596?

29596 is assigned to Wallace, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29596 in?

29596 is in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29596?

About 1,910 people live in 29596, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29596?

The median household income in 29596 is $34,682.

Q: What zip codes are near 29596?

The closest zip codes to 29596 are 29520, 28102, 29512, 28119, 28330.

Residential delivery areaMarlboro CountyEastern Time

Population

1,910

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$80K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$839/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

65 sq mi

30 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29596

29596 is a rural zip code in Wallace, South Carolina (Marlboro County), covering 65 sq mi of land. About 1,910 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 45.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $34,682 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $80,400, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $839 a month.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.

How 29596 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters88.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%26th of 390 in SC
Homeownership rate90.4%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%43rd of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy25.1%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%56th of 402 in SC
Residents 65 and older24.5%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%90th of 411 in SC
Median age45.9
88th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2108th of 411 in SC
Poverty rate21.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%107th of 401 in SC
Uninsured rate10.8%
75th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%143rd of 407 in SC
Diversity index54.7
61st
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9120th of 411 in SC
Tech workers3.1%
54th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%72nd of 409 in SC
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%177th of 409 in SC
Average commute24.2 min
38th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min284th of 394 in SC
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%341st of 411 in SC
Residents under 1819.8%
30th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%240th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.393
16th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475327th of 397 in SC
Unemployment rate2.9%
15th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%296th of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$839
9th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180240th of 344 in SC
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%323rd of 411 in SC
Population density30/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi336th of 411 in SC
Government workers7.1%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%366th of 409 in SC
Population1,910
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225309th of 411 in SC
Median household income$34,682
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324364th of 383 in SC
Per capita income$19,221
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236387th of 411 in SC
Broadband access76.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%326th of 401 in SC
Median home value$80,400
1st
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000358th of 382 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher3.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%401st of 409 in SC
Work from home0.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%372nd of 409 in SC
Median earnings per worker$19,155
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623396th of 408 in SC
Self-employed workers2%
1st
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%383rd of 409 in SC

Measure	29596	Marlboro	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	88.5%	51.8%	52.1%	51.1%	99th	26th of 390
Homeownership rateStrength	90.4%	63%	71.9%	65.2%	96th	43rd of 401
Housing vacancy	25.1%	18.9%	13.3%	10.1%	96th	56th of 402
Residents 65 and older	24.5%	19.1%	18.9%	17.2%	91st	90th of 411
Median age	45.9	41.7	40.2	38.9	88th	108th of 411
Poverty rateWeakness	21.9%	28.5%	14.1%	12.5%	88th	107th of 401
Uninsured rate	10.8%	12.6%	9.6%	8.4%	75th	143rd of 407
Diversity index	54.7	61.9	54.9	61.4	61st	120th of 411
Tech workers	3.1%	2.1%	2.6%	3.8%	54th	72nd of 409
Healthcare workers	9.7%	8.6%	9.5%	9.7%	53rd	177th of 409
Average commute	24.2 min	26.9 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	38th	284th of 394
Veterans	4.7%	5.9%	8.3%	6.2%	35th	341st of 411
Residents under 18	19.8%	19.9%	21.4%	22%	30th	240th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.393	0.499	0.475	0.483	16th	327th of 397
Unemployment rateStrength	2.9%	9.9%	4.9%	5.2%	15th	296th of 409
Median gross rent	$839	$689	$1,180	$1,413	9th	240th of 344
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	2.1%	5.8%	14.1%	5th	323rd of 411
Population density	30/sq mi	54/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	336th of 411
Government workers	7.1%	14.6%	15.2%	14.5%	4th	366th of 409
Population	1,910	25,975	5,296,225	334,922,499	3rd	309th of 411
Median household incomeWeakness	$34,682	$34,301	$69,324	$80,734	2nd	364th of 383
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,221	$21,486	$39,236	$44,673	2nd	387th of 411
Broadband accessWeakness	76.6%	70.9%	88.8%	91%	2nd	326th of 401
Median home value	$80,400	$82,000	$259,000	$332,700	1st	358th of 382
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.1%	9%	32.1%	35.7%	1st	401st of 409
Work from home	0.6%	3.2%	11.5%	15.1%	1st	372nd of 409
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$19,155	$32,460	$44,623	$49,666	1st	396th of 408
Self-employed workers	2%	9%	9.9%	10%	1st	383rd of 409

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

10%

35–44

16%

45–54

12%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.9

Under 18

19.8%

65 and over

24.5%

Race and ethnicity

White60%
Black30%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.3%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

54.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

Households

Households: 791
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 61.9%
Married couples: 40.6%
Living alone: 35.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

37%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29596

$34,682

Marlboro Co.

$34,301

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,221

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.393

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29596

$80,400

Marlboro Co.

$82,000

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29596

$839

Marlboro Co.

$689

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

41%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 1,056
Owner-occupied: 90.4%
Vacant: 25.1%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 88.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 65.4%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.6%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

38%

20–29

16%

30–44

20%

45–59

18%

60+

Average commute

24.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Transportation and moving

17%

Construction and repair

17%

Healthcare

10%

Food service

Sales

Business and finance

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

0.8%

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

33%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

13%

Construction

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Education

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$19,155

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29596	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$25,057	$74,888
Service	$16,321	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,486	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$6,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

50%

Some college

11%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.2%

High school graduate or higher: 76.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.2%
Households with broadband: 76.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.5%
No internet access: 23.4%
Without health insurance: 10.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wallace
State: South Carolina
County: Marlboro County
Center point: 34.7361° N, 79.8512° W
Land area: 65 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Wallace (unincorporated)10% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29596

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29520	Cheraw, SC	5.6 mi	13,206	$42,308	$106,800
28102	Mc Farlan, NC	9 mi	164	—	$115,000
29512	Bennettsville, SC	11 mi	17,197	$34,734	$86,400
28119	Morven, NC	12 mi	2,182	$50,194	$79,800
28330	Cordova, NC	12 mi	313	—	—
28379	Rockingham, NC	14 mi	23,417	$49,149	$157,400
28345	Hamlet, NC	14 mi	12,372	$40,957	$97,600
29709	Chesterfield, SC	14 mi	5,988	$54,784	$144,200
29584	Patrick, SC	16 mi	2,979	$45,625	$71,200
28343	Gibson, NC	16 mi	1,574	$29,306	$80,700
29593	Society Hill, SC	17 mi	1,692	$40,568	—
29594	Tatum, SC	17 mi	80	$53,125	$86,700

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Questions about 29596

What city is zip code 29596?

29596 is assigned to Wallace, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29596 in?

29596 is in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29596?

About 1,910 people live in 29596, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29596 in?

29596 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29596?

The median household income in 29596 is $34,682.

What zip codes are near 29596?

The closest zip codes to 29596 are 29520, 28102, 29512, 28119, 28330.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29596, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.