City

Norway, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orangeburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,186Population
💰$50,455Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$88,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊30.2%Unemployment▲ 518% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.4%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 68.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White26.4%
Hispanic2.1%
Black68.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.44
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment30.2% ▲ 518% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate379 (30.8%)
Some College174 (14.1%)
Associates245 (19.9%)
Bachelors241 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree189 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College14.1%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,455 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$88,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units841
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
52%
About Norway, SC

Norway is a city in South Carolina, located in Orangeburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,186 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Norway is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,455 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 30.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Norway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norway is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (68.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29113 2,186 $50,455 $88,000 $863 30.2% 34.9% 85.7%