City

Florence, SC

6 ZIP codes  ·  Florence County  ·  South Carolina

👥91,535Population
💰$61,793Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$184,956Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.6%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 42%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2%Race
White49.6%
Hispanic3.8%
Black42.0%
Asian2.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma510 (0.9%)
HS Graduate18,348 (32.4%)
Some College6,610 (11.7%)
Associates8,009 (14.1%)
Bachelors7,416 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree15,819 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College11.7%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,793 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$184,956 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units40,070
Vacant Units4,909

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Florence, SC

Florence is a city in South Carolina, located in Florence County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 91,535 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.14 years.

Economically, Florence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,792 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Florence is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,956, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Florence is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%.

Florence, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Florence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29501 47,259 $70,618 $220,800 $995 4.0% 47.1% 63.0%
29505 23,953 $64,194 $174,100 $1,084 2.5% 40.6% 71.9%
29506 20,323 $38,441 $114,400 $802 8.0% 26.0% 52.5%