City

Donalds, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Abbeville County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,669Population
💰$65,071Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$143,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 19.8%Other: 0.5%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black19.8%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.7%)
HS Graduate904 (37.8%)
Some College399 (16.7%)
Associates195 (8.2%)
Bachelors311 (13%)
Graduate Degree564 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College16.7%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,071 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$143,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units1,590
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Donalds, SC

Donalds is a city in South Carolina, located in Abbeville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,669 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Donalds is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,071 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Donalds is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Donalds is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Donalds
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29638 3,669 $65,071 $143,700 $858 4.5% 36.6% 79.0%