29817 Zip Code Profile

29817 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Blackville, South Carolina. Median household income here ($24,375) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples.

The average family income here is $42,387/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 29817 is $31,162.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 29817 earn an average of $25,641/year. Women earn only $20,519/year.

1,894 people in 29817 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 29817? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.4 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 2,314 men and 2,599 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,436 people (out of the 4,913 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,720 homes, and 72 businesses every day. 45 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

29817 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tripoli, Libya!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 289 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,913
• White Population: 1,954
• Black Population: 2,870
• Hispanic Population: 153
• Asian Population: 16
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 59
• Male Population: 2,314
• Female Population: 2,599
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 38
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: South Carolina
• County: Barnwell
• City: Blackville
• Longitude: -81.3
• Latitude: 33.4
• Elevation: 289 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 803

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,850
• Drive alone: 1,394
• Carpool: 366
• Public transit: 9
• Ride bikes or walk: 45


• Average commute time: 26.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 86
•    5 - 9: 151
•    10 - 14: 251
•    15 - 19: 371
•    20 - 24: 344
•    25 - 29: 79
•    30 - 34: 117
•    35 - 39: 30
•    40 - 44: 63
•    45 - 59: 204
•    60 - 89: 89
•    90 plus: 65

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $66,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $30,793
• Businesses: 38
• Employees: 524
• Annual Payroll: $14,566,000
• Average Family Income: $42,387
• Median Family Income: $24,375
• Average Income for Men: $25,641
• Average Income for Women: $20,519

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06, 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 8119.0, 4767.0
• Sr Senator: Tim Scott (R)
• Jr Senator: Lindsey Graham (R)
• US House Representative: James E. Clyburn (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 011
• State FIPS Code: 45

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View all schools in Blackville

Primary Schools

Macedonia Elementary School

556 Jones Bridge Rd.

Blackville, SC 29817

(803) 284-3318

Middle Schools

Blackville Hilda Jr. High School

76 Atkins Circle

Blackville, SC 29817

(803) 284-3160

High Schools

Barnwell Co Avc

5214 Reynolds Rd

Blackville, SC 29817

(803) 259-5512

Blackville Hilda High School

76 Atkins Circle

Blackville, SC 29817

(803) 284-2280