City

Pelion, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lexington County  ·  South Carolina

👥8,024Population
💰$56,437Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$145,400Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 4.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.7%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic10.4%
Black4.6%
Asian0.5%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma154 (3.2%)
HS Graduate2,142 (45.1%)
Some College810 (17.1%)
Associates528 (11.1%)
Bachelors490 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree621 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College17.1%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,437 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$145,400 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units3,339
Vacant Units411

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Pelion, SC

Pelion is a city in South Carolina, located in Lexington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,024 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Pelion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,437 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pelion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelion is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pelion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29123 8,024 $56,437 $145,400 $888 1.6% 23.4% 76.2%