City

Islandton, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Colleton County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,301Population
💰$58,995Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$89,200Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.7% Female 58.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 9.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black9.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.3%)
HS Graduate386 (48.8%)
Some College96 (12.1%)
Associates138 (17.4%)
Bachelors30 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree131 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,995 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$89,200 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units573
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Islandton, SC

Islandton is a city in South Carolina, located in Colleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,301 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Islandton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,995 is below the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Islandton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Islandton is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Islandton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29929 1,301 $58,995 $89,200 3.0% 20.4% 87.0%