City

Gresham, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,574Population
💰$31,920Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$97,000Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.1% Female 56.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.1%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 50.2%Other: 0.2%Race
White36.1%
Hispanic13.6%
Black50.2%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty38.5% ▲ 285% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.5%)
HS Graduate884 (60.4%)
Some College70 (4.8%)
Associates200 (13.7%)
Bachelors75 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree212 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 60.4%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad60.4%
Some College4.8%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,920 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$97,000 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$677/mo
Total Housing Units1,308
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Gresham, SC

Gresham is a city in South Carolina, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,574 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Gresham is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,920 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gresham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $677 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gresham is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gresham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29546 2,574 $31,920 $97,000 $677 5.2% 19.6% 68.3%