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Elko, SC
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29826.
Population
296
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
282
ZIP codes
1
Elko and its ZIP codes
Elko at a glance
- Elko is 60% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Elko, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnwell County. PPP loans are for Elko.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,891
4,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,043 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elko, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elko, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Elko
1 in or overlapping Elko. Population shown
Cities near Elko
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillistonTown | 2.8 mi | 9 |
| BlackvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 8.9 |
| SpringfieldTown | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| BarnwellCity | 9.8 mi | 7.8 |
| WindsorTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| SnellingTown | 10 mi | 4 |
| HildaTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| SalleyTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| DenmarkCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| NorwayTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GovanTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| PerryTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| New EllentonTown | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| OlarTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| KlineTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| NeesesTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elko, SC in?
- Elko is in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Elko, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elko include 29826.
- What is the population of Elko, SC?
- About 296 people live in Elko, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elko?
- Nearby places include Williston (2.8 mi), Blackville (5.9 mi), Springfield (9.8 mi), Barnwell (9.8 mi), Windsor (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023