City

Vance, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orangeburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,546Population
💰$40,625Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$59,100Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 68.3%Other: 4.9%Race
White25.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black68.3%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
HS Graduate455 (46.2%)
Some College73 (7.4%)
Associates259 (26.3%)
Bachelors87 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree111 (11.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
HS Grad46.2%
Some College7.4%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,625 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$59,100 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$629/mo
Total Housing Units963
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Vance, SC

Vance is a city in South Carolina, located in Orangeburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,546 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Vance is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,625 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Vance is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $629 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vance is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (68.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29163 1,546 $40,625 $59,100 $629 8.3% 20.1% 75.7%