City

Hartsville, SC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Darlington County  ·  South Carolina

👥30,198Population
💰$54,191Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$169,200Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.6%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 31.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White62.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black31.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma272 (1.5%)
HS Graduate6,604 (36.9%)
Some College1,874 (10.5%)
Associates2,330 (13%)
Bachelors2,102 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree4,727 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,191 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$169,200 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units13,913
Vacant Units2,167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Hartsville, SC

Hartsville is a city in South Carolina, located in Darlington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,198 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Hartsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,191 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hartsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hartsville is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.64%).

Hartsville, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hartsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29550 30,198 $54,191 $169,200 $851 5.5% 38.1% 73.2%