City

Plum Branch, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  McCormick County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,127Population
💰$57,100Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂54.6Median Age
🏠$92,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.6%Black: 48.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White48.6%
Black48.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (6.2%)
HS Graduate342 (40.6%)
Some College82 (9.7%)
Associates150 (17.8%)
Bachelors64 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree153 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.2%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS6.2%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$92,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units796
Vacant Units252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Plum Branch, SC

Plum Branch is a city in South Carolina, located in McCormick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,127 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.6 years.

Economically, Plum Branch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,100 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Plum Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plum Branch is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 48.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Plum Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29845 1,127 $57,100 $92,900 $920 1.0% 25.7% 79.2%