Lobeco, South Carolina
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Lobeco | |
|---|---|
  Lobeco Location within the state of South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 32°33′10″N 80°44′36″W / 32.55278°N 80.74333°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 292 |
| • Density | 111.2/sq mi (42.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 29931 |
| Area codes | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-42145 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812935[1] |
Lobeco (pronounced luh-BEE-co) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States.[4] According to the 2020 census, the population was 292.[5]
Situated about 10 miles (12 km) north of Beaufort, it is a predominantly agricultural area that has retained its rural character. A small community area consisting of a library, post office, and produce market serve as an anchor for the surrounding community. It is served by U.S. Highway 21. Nearby communities include Dale, Seabrook, and Sheldon. Its zipcode is: 29931.[6]
The community name comes from an acronym of Long, Bellamy, and Company.[7]
Lobeco has a public library, a branch of the Beaufort County Library.[8]
