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McCormick, SC
Town in McCormick County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29899.
Population
2,506
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
619
ZIP codes
1
McCormick and its ZIP codes
McCormick at a glance
- McCormick is about 3.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,111 a year, 41% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,000 (64% below South Carolina) and median rent is $670 a month.
Local data for McCormick, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McCormick, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,111
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$670/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (77), Irish Americans (47), Norwegian Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCormick County. PPP loans are for McCormick.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,508
2,024 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,670
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $12,879 per person
How people get to work
McCormick, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McCormick, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McCormick, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
ZIP codes in McCormick
1 in or overlapping McCormick. Population shown
Cities near McCormick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Plum BranchTown | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| TroyTown | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| ParksvilleTown | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.9 |
| WillingtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6 |
| Lincolnton, GACity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| ModocCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| Mount CarmelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| Promised LandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Clarks HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| AbbevilleCity | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| Calhoun FallsTown | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| GreenwoodCity | 22 mi | 16.7 |
| EdgefieldTown | 23 mi | 4.3 |
| Ninety SixTown | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Appling, GACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McCormick, SC in?
- McCormick is in McCormick County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in McCormick, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McCormick include 29899.
- What is the population of McCormick, SC?
- About 2,506 people live in McCormick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McCormick?
- Nearby places include Plum Branch (4.2 mi), Troy (5.5 mi), Parksville (9.3 mi), Bradley (9.4 mi), Willington (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023