| City: | Mc Cormick, South Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Mccormick Correctional Inst |
| County: | Mccormick County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:05 PM |
| Population: | 899 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 821 / 864 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 33.9076, -82.3003 |
| Land Area: | 0.377 sq mi |
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McCormick Correctional Institution, a Level 3 maximum-security state prison, operates under dedicated ZIP code 29899 in McCormick County, South Carolina. Opened in 1987 and operated by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, the facility houses adult male inmates with capacities for approximately 1,128 offenders. Many inmates have committed violent offenses or transferred from other facilities due to behavioral issues. This long-established postal designation has served the institution for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 899 residents, 100% in institutionalized group quarters consistent with an incarcerated population. The median age of 39.6 years reflects the adult inmate demographic. Located at 386 Redemption Way on a 0.07-square-mile site, the facility offers educational programs including GED preparation and vocational training in carpentry and automotive skills. McCormick is the valid mailing city for inmate correspondence.
| Population: | 899 |
| Median Age: | 39.6 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
ZIP Code 29899 has 899 residents and 0 households. The median age is 39.6 years, about the same as the state (40.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.4% male and 0.6% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (65.0%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (33.5%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.0%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 899Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 710Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,384.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,181 | 1,078 | 1,177 | 1,152 | 1,181 | 1,191 | 1,159 | 1,120 | 1,083 | 1,037 | 945 | 860 | 782 | 710 |
| Decennial Census | 1,244 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 899 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.6
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 50.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 138 | 146 | 126 | 111 | 82 | 86 | 59 | 50 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 138 | 146 | 126 | 112 | 83 | 88 | 60 | 50 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| White: | 301 | 32.82% |
| Black: | 584 | 63.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 2.07% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 13 | 1.42% |
| Total: | 917 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 894 | 99.44% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 5 | 0.56% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 899 | 100% | 39.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 710 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 710 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 710 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,438 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 710 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 710 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 54.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (75.76%). College enrollment is 75.76%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 38 | 5.49% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 277 | 40.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 275 | 39.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 78 | 11.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 24 | 3.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 692 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 377 | 54.48% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 24.24% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 75.76% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 24.24% |
ZIP Code 29899 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29899 is located in Mccormick County, South Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 29899. It covers 0.377 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.377 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5268.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29899 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.