County

Clarendon County, SC

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥29,706Population
💰$50,298Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$152,469Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 44.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White49.0%
Hispanic3.2%
Black44.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma265 (1.5%)
HS Graduate7,383 (40.5%)
Some College2,253 (12.4%)
Associates2,973 (16.3%)
Bachelors1,600 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree3,765 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,298 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$152,468 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units15,296
Vacant Units3,926

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Clarendon County, SC

Clarendon County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 29,706 residents. With a median age of 46.95, it is a mature county.

Clarendon County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,297 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Clarendon County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,468 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $723. Homeownership rates are high at 72.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clarendon County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Clarendon County, SC is a working-class area in South Carolina. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Clarendon County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29001 Alcolu 2,244 $63,804 $146,300 $725 3.3% 25.4%
29051 Gable 450 $76,964 $169,200 4.5% 22.5%
29102 Manning 16,133 $45,000 $159,700 $729 8.3% 29.7%
29111 New Zion 1,551 $78,656 $117,900 $799 2.8% 36.4%
29148 Summerton 5,753 $46,455 $153,400 $700 6.8% 31.0%
29162 Turbeville 3,575 $56,250 $135,100 $703 6.1% 25.3%