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Rains, SC
Census-designated place in Marion County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29589.
Population
84
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
1
Rains and its ZIP codes
Rains at a glance
- Rains is 64% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Rains, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Rains.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,857
6,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$383M
FY 2026, $13,121 per person
PPP loans
$47.9K
1 loan, 13 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Rains, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
277
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rains, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
25.3%
U.S. 12.1% +13.2 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Rains
1 in or overlapping Rains. Population shown
Cities near Rains
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MarionCity | 7.3 mi | 4.5 |
| MullinsCity | 8.5 mi | 3.2 |
| AynorTown | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| KetchuptownCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NicholsTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| DavistonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| SellersTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| FloydaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| PamplicoTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| LattaTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake ViewTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| FinkleaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| Green SeaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| JohnsonvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rains, SC in?
- Rains is in Marion County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Rains, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rains include 29589.
- What is the population of Rains, SC?
- About 84 people live in Rains, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rains?
- Nearby places include Centenary (5.2 mi), Marion (7.3 mi), Mullins (8.5 mi), Aynor (9.5 mi), Ketchuptown (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023