Zip code 29844: Parksville, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29844?

29844 is assigned to Parksville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29844 in?

29844 is in McCormick County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29844?

About 111 people live in 29844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 29844?

The closest zip codes to 29844 are 29845, 29838, 29899, 29835, 29821.

Residential delivery areaMcCormick CountyEastern Time

Population

111

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$221K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$644/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

65.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1 sq mi

107 people/sq mi

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

About 29844

29844 is a small-town zip code in Parksville, South Carolina (McCormick County), covering 1 sq mi of land. About 111 people live here, or 107 per square mile. The median resident is 65.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $221,400. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $644 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.2 minutes each way, and 23% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and management. 26% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 29844 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 111 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age65.3
99th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.28th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older50.5%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%8th of 411 in SC
Self-employed workers26.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%12th of 409 in SC
Veterans13.6%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%34th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate84.2%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%108th of 401 in SC
Average commute33.2 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min71st of 394 in SC
Work from home22.8%
84th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%23rd of 409 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.461
70th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475165th of 397 in SC
Housing vacancy9.5%
69th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%286th of 402 in SC
Per capita income$42,742
57th
U.S. $44,673 · SC $39,23672nd of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate6.3%
45th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%315th of 407 in SC
Diversity index36.7
32nd
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9312th of 411 in SC
Median home value$221,400
26th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000134th of 382 in SC
Rent-burdened renters42.9%
23rd
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%272nd of 390 in SC
Government workers10.5%
23rd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%326th of 409 in SC
Healthcare workers7%
15th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%293rd of 409 in SC
Population density107/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi201st of 411 in SC
Poverty rate5.4%
14th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%375th of 401 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher16%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%272nd of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$644
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180324th of 344 in SC
Population111
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225410th of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%397th of 409 in SC
Broadband access71.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%361st of 401 in SC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%393rd of 411 in SC
Residents under 180.9%
1st
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%402nd of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$22,375
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623389th of 408 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%364th of 409 in SC

Measure	29844	McCormick	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Median age	65.3	59.5	40.2	38.9	99th	8th of 411
Residents 65 and older	50.5%	39.5%	18.9%	17.2%	99th	8th of 411
Self-employed workers	26.3%	8%	9.9%	10%	99th	12th of 409
Veterans	13.6%	8.9%	8.3%	6.2%	97th	34th of 411
Homeownership rateStrength	84.2%	87.9%	71.9%	65.2%	87th	108th of 401
Average commuteWeakness	33.2 min	33.8 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	87th	71st of 394
Work from home	22.8%	11.4%	11.5%	15.1%	84th	23rd of 409
Income inequality (Gini)	0.461	0.462	0.475	0.483	70th	165th of 397
Housing vacancy	9.5%	26%	13.3%	10.1%	69th	286th of 402
Per capita income	$42,742	$33,965	$39,236	$44,673	57th	72nd of 411
Uninsured rate	6.3%	3.5%	9.6%	8.4%	45th	315th of 407
Diversity index	36.7	52.5	54.9	61.4	32nd	312th of 411
Median home value	$221,400	$168,700	$259,000	$332,700	26th	134th of 382
Rent-burdened renters	42.9%	54.3%	52.1%	51.1%	23rd	272nd of 390
Government workers	10.5%	24.7%	15.2%	14.5%	23rd	326th of 409
Healthcare workers	7%	14.5%	9.5%	9.7%	15th	293rd of 409
Population density	107/sq mi	27/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	201st of 411
Poverty rateStrength	5.4%	17.6%	14.1%	12.5%	14th	375th of 401
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16%	24%	32.1%	35.7%	12th	272nd of 409
Median gross rent	$644	$696	$1,180	$1,413	2nd	324th of 344
Population	111	9,760	5,296,225	334,922,499	1st	410th of 411
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.4%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	397th of 409
Broadband accessWeakness	71.9%	82.6%	88.8%	91%	1st	361st of 401
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.8%	5.8%	14.1%	1st	393rd of 411
Residents under 18	0.9%	10.2%	21.4%	22%	1st	402nd of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,375	$41,101	$44,623	$49,666	1st	389th of 408
Tech workers	0%	0.6%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	364th 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

5–17

14%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

23%

55–64

33%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

65.3

Under 18

0.9%

65 and over

50.5%

Race and ethnicity

White77%
Black22%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

36.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 57
Average household size: 2
Family households: 66.7%
Married couples: 49.1%
Living alone: 33.3%
Veterans (of adults): 13.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29844

—

McCormick Co.

$55,798

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,742

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.461

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29844

$221,400

McCormick Co.

$168,700

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29844

$644

McCormick Co.

$696

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 63
Owner-occupied: 84.2%
Vacant: 9.5%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

23%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

16%

20–29

30–44

61%

45–59

23%

60+

Average commute

33.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

18%

Construction and repair

18%

Management

14%

Food service

14%

Office and admin

12%

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Education

Production

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

32%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Education

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$22,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

26.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29844	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$5,417	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

20%

Associate's

21%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
Households with broadband: 71.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.7%
No internet access: 8.8%
Without health insurance: 6.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Parksville
State: South Carolina
County: McCormick County
Center point: 33.7852° N, 82.2141° W
Land area: 1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Parksville55% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29844

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29845	Plum Branch, SC	2.8 mi	837	$50,673	$110,400
29838	Modoc, SC	4.5 mi	830	$97,500	$229,500
29899	Mc Cormick, SC	10 mi	710	—	—
29835	Mc Cormick, SC	10 mi	6,887	$57,574	$184,100
29821	Clarks Hill, SC	12 mi	1,141	$81,000	$277,800
30817	Lincolnton, GA	12 mi	7,560	$57,089	$173,200
29824	Edgefield, SC	13 mi	7,789	$56,396	$156,200
30802	Appling, GA	14 mi	6,582	$85,625	$322,000
29848	Troy, SC	16 mi	889	$61,042	$153,800
30809	Evans, GA	16 mi	54,743	$125,272	$367,900
29860	North Augusta, SC	18 mi	18,201	$97,268	$275,600
30917	Augusta, GA · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 29844

What city is zip code 29844?

29844 is assigned to Parksville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29844 in?

29844 is in McCormick County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29844?

About 111 people live in 29844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29844 in?

29844 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 29844?

The closest zip codes to 29844 are 29845, 29838, 29899, 29835, 29821.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29844, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.