City

Wallace, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Marlboro County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,972Population
💰$33,125Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$58,400Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓17.8%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 35.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.9%Race
White50.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Black35.4%
Asian0.5%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads17.8% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.9%)
HS Graduate864 (61.5%)
Some College171 (12.2%)
Associates107 (7.6%)
Bachelors188 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree62 (4.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 61.5%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 4.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad61.5%
Some College12.2%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate4.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,125 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$58,400 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units1,135
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
51%
About Wallace, SC

Wallace is a city in South Carolina, located in Marlboro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,972 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Wallace is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,125 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wallace is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallace is less-educated. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (50.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallace
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29596 1,972 $33,125 $58,400 $844 4.1% 17.8% 86.4%