City

Scranton, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Florence County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,292Population
💰$55,481Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$58,900Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 29.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Black29.7%
Asian0.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,035 (38.7%)
Some College384 (14.4%)
Associates485 (18.2%)
Bachelors329 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree420 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College14.4%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,481 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$58,900 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units2,002
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Scranton, SC

Scranton is a city in South Carolina, located in Florence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,292 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Scranton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,481 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Scranton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scranton is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scranton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29591 4,292 $55,481 $58,900 $678 3.7% 28.0% 70.8%