Lobeco, South Carolina

Lobeco
Lobeco
Location within the state of South Carolina
Coordinates: 32°33′10″N 80°44′36″W / 32.55278°N 80.74333°W / 32.55278; -80.74333
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyBeaufort
Area
  Total
2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2)
  Land2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
17 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
292
  Density111.24/sq mi (42.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29931
Area code(s)843, 854
FIPS code45-42145

Lobeco (pronounced luh-BEE-co) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 292.

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.

The community name comes from an acronym of Long, Bellamy, and Company.

Lobeco has a public library, a branch of the Beaufort County Library.