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Tatum, SC
Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29594.
Population
80
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
1
Tatum and its ZIP codes
Tatum at a glance
- Tatum is 50% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Tatum, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marlboro County. PPP loans are for Tatum.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,142
5,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$207M
FY 2026, $7,759 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tatum, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tatum, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
24.5%
U.S. 12.1% +12.4 pts
Smoking
26.9%
U.S. 12.8% +14.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Tatum
1 in or overlapping Tatum. Population shown
Cities near Tatum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCollTown | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Scotch Meadows, NCCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| ClioTown | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| BennettsvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Gibson, NCTown | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| BlenheimTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Laurinburg, NCCity | 10 mi | 12.5 |
| Laurel Hill, NCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Old Hundred, NCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Raemon, NCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Maxton, NCTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| CashCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Society HillTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Hamlet, NCCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tatum, SC in?
- Tatum is in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Tatum, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tatum include 29594.
- What is the population of Tatum, SC?
- About 80 people live in Tatum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tatum?
- Nearby places include McColl (2.9 mi), Scotch Meadows, NC (5 mi), Clio (5 mi), Bennettsville (5.5 mi), Gibson, NC (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023