City

Alcolu, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarendon County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,244Population
💰$63,804Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$146,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.9%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 42.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.8%Race
White41.9%
Hispanic5.2%
Black42.3%
Asian0.6%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2%)
HS Graduate529 (40.5%)
Some College160 (12.3%)
Associates259 (19.8%)
Bachelors137 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree195 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College12.3%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,804 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$146,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units836
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Alcolu, SC

Alcolu is a city in South Carolina, located in Clarendon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,244 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Alcolu is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,804 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alcolu is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alcolu is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.3%.

Alcolu, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Alcolu
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29001 2,244 $63,804 $146,300 $725 3.3% 25.4% 73.1%