City

Dalzell, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  South Carolina

👥8,906Population
💰$64,623Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$166,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.7%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 38%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White54.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Black38.0%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
15%
25–44
29%
45–64
16%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 93% above avg
No HS Diploma154 (3.1%)
HS Graduate1,294 (25.8%)
Some College599 (11.9%)
Associates900 (17.9%)
Bachelors1,049 (20.9%)
Graduate Degree1,028 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 20.9%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors20.9%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,623 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$166,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$970/mo
Total Housing Units3,729
Vacant Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Dalzell, SC

Dalzell is a city in South Carolina, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,906 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Dalzell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,623 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dalzell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $970 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dalzell is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dalzell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29040 8,906 $64,623 $166,300 $970 9.4% 41.3% 71.8%