City

Summerton, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarendon County  ·  South Carolina

👥5,753Population
💰$46,455Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$153,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 51.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White43.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Black51.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,768 (46.4%)
Some College310 (8.1%)
Associates537 (14.1%)
Bachelors236 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree943 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College8.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,455 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$153,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units3,726
Vacant Units1,410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Summerton, SC

Summerton is a city in South Carolina, located in Clarendon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,753 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Summerton is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,455 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Summerton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Summerton is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Summerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29148 5,753 $46,455 $153,400 $700 6.8% 31.0% 76.8%