City

Round O, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Colleton County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,275Population
💰$39,635Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂62.2Median Age
🏠$131,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓16.3%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.7%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 38.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White53.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Black38.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
32%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.68
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads16.3% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate405 (41.7%)
Some College253 (26%)
Associates154 (15.8%)
Bachelors68 (7%)
Graduate Degree90 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 26%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College26.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,635 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$131,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units988
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Round O, SC

Round O is a city in South Carolina, located in Colleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,275 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.2 years.

Economically, Round O is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,635 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Round O is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Round O is less-educated. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (53.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Round O
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29474 1,275 $39,635 $131,300 $956 7.9% 16.3% 74.2%