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Lamar, South Carolina · ZIP 29069

Lamar — ZIP 29069

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Lamar (29069) scores 75/100 — Good for South Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $145K.

75OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency51%
Avg reading proficiency55%
Schools nearby3

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100
Typical home value$145K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$145K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,265

Violent Crime

544

Property Crime

1,721

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Darlington County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lamar High09–12268
72%
82%
Lamar-Spaulding ElementaryPK–05496
47%
46%
Spaulding Middle06–08228
35%
38%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

5,029

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29069 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29069 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29069 is approximately $145K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29069 in Lamar has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.