City

Bennettsville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Marlboro County  ·  South Carolina

👥17,408Population
💰$39,515Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$79,200Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32%Hispanic: 3%Black: 56.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White32.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black56.8%
Asian0.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma118 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,880 (46.2%)
Some College1,909 (18.1%)
Associates1,626 (15.4%)
Bachelors911 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,116 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College18.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.7%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,515 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$79,200 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$687/mo
Total Housing Units7,755
Vacant Units1,566

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Bennettsville, SC

Bennettsville is a city in South Carolina, located in Marlboro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,408 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Bennettsville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,515 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bennettsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $687 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bennettsville is less-educated. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (56.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bennettsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29512 17,408 $39,515 $79,200 $687 9.9% 19.2% 60.4%