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Wallace, South Carolina
Wallace, South Carolina is located in South Carolina
Wallace, South Carolina
Wallace, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Marlboro
Area
 • Total 6.69 sq mi (17.33 km2)
 • Land 6.58 sq mi (17.03 km2)
 • Water 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 843
 • Density 128.21/sq mi (49.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29596
Area code(s) 7866
FIPS code 45-74140
GNIS feature ID 1251311

Wallace is a small community in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population. However, it does not have its own city government. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it's not officially part of a city or town.

About Wallace, South Carolina

Wallace is located in the northwestern part of Marlboro County. It sits where three important roads meet: U.S. Route 1, SC 9, and SC 177. This community is found northwest of Bennettsville, which is the main town and county seat of Marlboro County. Wallace is about 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level.

Postal Services in Wallace

Even though Wallace is not an official town, it has its own post office. The ZIP code for Wallace is 29596. In the year 2000, the area covered by this ZIP code had a population of 2,606 people.

Historical Places in Wallace

One important historical site in Wallace is Pegues Place. This location was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The National Register lists places that are important to the history of the United States.

Population of Wallace

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 843
U.S. Decennial Census

The word "demographics" refers to information about the people who live in a place, like their age, how many there are, and other details. According to the 2020 census, 843 people lived in Wallace.

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