City

Carlisle, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,747Population
💰$64,583Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$96,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 69.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White24.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black69.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
31%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.3%)
HS Graduate593 (53.5%)
Some College59 (5.3%)
Associates145 (13.1%)
Bachelors210 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree76 (6.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 53.5%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad53.5%
Some College5.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,583 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$96,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units721
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Carlisle, SC

Carlisle is a city in South Carolina, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,747 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Carlisle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,583 is below the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Carlisle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlisle is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (69.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carlisle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29031 1,747 $64,583 $96,500 $963 5.5% 25.8% 75.9%