29843 ZIP Code – Olar, South Carolina
29843 is a ZIP code serving Olar, South Carolina in Bamberg County with a population of approximately 1,174 residents. The median household income of $50,170 is near the South Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $85,000 is well below the national average, with 90.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $819 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing).
At 15.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the U.S. average. About 8.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 41.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 29849, 29042, 29003.
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ZIP 29843 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29843 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,174 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $85k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $819 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.0% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.1% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29849 – Ulmer
- 29042 – Denmark
- 29003 – Bamberg
- 29081 – Ehrhardt
- 29812 – Barnwell
- 29817 – Blackville
- 29827 – Fairfax
- 29082 – Lodge
- 29826 – Elko
- 29810 – Allendale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29849 | ULMER | 334 | $49,435 |
| 29042 | DENMARK | 4,762 | $41,104 |
| 29003 | BAMBERG | 5,564 | $50,945 |
| 29081 | EHRHARDT | 1,195 | $36,204 |
| 29812 | BARNWELL | 10,773 | $42,038 |