City

Dillon, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dillon County  ·  South Carolina

👥15,825Population
💰$43,637Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$87,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36%Hispanic: 4%Black: 53.9%Other: 5.2%Race
White36.0%
Hispanic4.0%
Black53.9%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma232 (2.6%)
HS Graduate4,393 (50.1%)
Some College870 (9.9%)
Associates1,270 (14.5%)
Bachelors822 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,173 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College9.9%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.8%Renter: 44.2%Tenure
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,637 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$87,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units7,264
Vacant Units1,293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Dillon, SC

Dillon is a city in South Carolina, located in Dillon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,825 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Dillon is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,637 is below the national average. Approximately 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dillon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month.

The population of Dillon is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dillon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29536 15,825 $43,637 $87,300 $681 6.6% 22.8% 55.8%