City

Marion, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  South Carolina

👥13,788Population
💰$35,340Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$99,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.6%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 56.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White39.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Black56.6%
Asian0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma130 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,737 (54.4%)
Some College681 (7.8%)
Associates787 (9%)
Bachelors746 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,631 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 54.4%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad54.4%
Some College7.8%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.1%Renter: 41.9%Tenure
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,340 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$99,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$648/mo
Total Housing Units6,473
Vacant Units1,139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Marion, SC

Marion is a city in South Carolina, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,788 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Marion is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,340 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $648 per month.

The population of Marion is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (56.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29571 13,788 $35,340 $99,000 $648 6.1% 27.3% 58.1%