Wallace, South Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wallace, South Carolina
Unincorporated community & census-designated place
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

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.

See also

In Spanish: Wallace (Carolina del Sur) para niños