ZIP Code 29838, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29838 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29838 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Edgefield County / McCormick County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 830. The land area covers 29.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 830 | ±250 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±12.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 266 | ±83 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 458 | ±105 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 266 | ±83 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 192 | ±82 |
| Median Home Value | $229,500 | ±$160,311 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,500 | ±$17,822 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,399 | ±$8,567 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.3% | ±18.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 254 | ±163 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±7.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 314 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.7% | ±39% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 29,455 (2024)
ID: 134412
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
124 COURTHOUSE SQ, EDGEFIELD SC 29824-1335
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North Augusta, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Evans, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | McCormick, SC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Augusta School of Massage
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 608 Ponder Place Dr, Evans, GA, 30809 |
7068634799
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EDGEFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 105 COURT HOUSE SQUARE, EDGEFIELD, SC, 29824 |
(803) 637-4025
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Empire Beauty School-Augusta
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College Vocational | 16.7 mi away | 3241 Washington Road, Augusta, GA, 30907-4122 |
8009204593
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COLUMBIA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 7022 EVANS TOWNE CENTER BLVD, EVANS, GA, 30809 |
(706) 863-1946
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Helms College
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College | 16.9 mi away | 3145 Washington Road, Augusta, GA, 30907 |
7066519707
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MCCORMICK COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 201 RAILROAD AVE., MCCORMICK, SC, 29835 |
(864) 852-2821
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
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College Vocational | 20.5 mi away | 1113 Knox Avenue, North Augusta, SC, 29841 |
8032781200
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LINCOLN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 181 N. PEACHTREE STREET, LINCOLNTON, GA, 30817 |
(706) 359-4014
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Paine College
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College | 21.2 mi away | 1235 15th St, Augusta, GA, 30901-3182 |
7068218200
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NANCY CARSON LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 135 EDGEFIELD ROAD, NORTH AUGUSTA, SC, 29841 |
(803) 279-5767
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLARKS HILL 1 W, SC US, located 6.2 miles from ZCTA5 29838. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55.4° | 35.9° | 45.7° | 4.03" | — |
| February | 59.1° | 38.0° | 48.5° | 3.91" | — |
| March | 66.9° | 44.1° | 55.5° | 4.32" | — |
| April | 75.5° | 51.4° | 63.5° | 3.08" | — |
| May | 82.5° | 60.1° | 71.3° | 3.43" | — |
| June | 89.0° | 67.8° | 78.4° | 4.72" | — |
| July | 92.2° | 71.7° | 82.0° | 4.74" | — |
| August | 90.6° | 70.6° | 80.6° | 4.46" | — |
| September | 85.5° | 65.0° | 75.2° | 3.67" | — |
| October | 76.0° | 54.5° | 65.3° | 3.04" | — |
| November | 65.7° | 43.6° | 54.6° | 3.30" | — |
| December | 57.9° | 38.2° | 48.0° | 4.21" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Parksville town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| Clarks Hill CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Plum Branch town | Town | 9.6 mi | — |
| Evans CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| Edgefield town | Town | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29838. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.