City

Mount Carmel, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  McCormick County  ·  South Carolina

👥338Population
💰$41,534Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂64.5Median Age
🏠$83,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 168% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Black: 100%Race
Black100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
46%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 168% above avg
HS Graduate117 (55.5%)
Associates15 (7.1%)
Bachelors79 (37.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.5%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 37.4%Edu
HS Grad55.5%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors37.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,534 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$83,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units188
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
73%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
40%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
50%
About Mount Carmel, SC

Mount Carmel is a city in South Carolina, located in McCormick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 338 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.5 years.

Economically, Mount Carmel is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,534 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Carmel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Carmel is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Carmel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29840 338 $41,534 $83,000 13.1% 37.4% 100.0%