City

New Zion, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarendon County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,551Population
💰$78,656Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$117,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.6%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 42.9%Race
White52.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Black42.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
15%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (3.7%)
HS Graduate316 (33.9%)
Some College71 (7.6%)
Associates171 (18.4%)
Bachelors76 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree263 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College7.6%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,656 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$117,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units679
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About New Zion, SC

New Zion is a city in South Carolina, located in Clarendon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,551 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, New Zion is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,656 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Zion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Zion is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.55%).

New Zion, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in New Zion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29111 1,551 $78,656 $117,900 $799 2.8% 36.4% 86.3%