Darlington County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 7 ZIP codes · 5 cities
7
ZIP codes
62,755
population (2021)
-8.6%
pop change since 2010
45031
FIPS code
Darlington County ZIP code map
About Darlington County
Darlington County is located in South Carolina and contains 7 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 62,755 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.6% from 68,681 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Darlington County is 45031.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 62,755 |
| 2010 population | 68,681 |
| Change | -8.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45031 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Darlington County
ZIP codes for Darlington County, SC (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29069 | Lamar | Darlington | View map |
| 29079 | Lydia | Darlington | View map |
| 29532 | Darlington | Darlington | View map |
| 29540 | Darlington | Darlington | View map |
| 29550 | Hartsville | Darlington | View map |
| 29551 | Hartsville | Darlington | View map |
| 29593 | Society Hill | Darlington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
60,645
Population
41.7
Median age
$45,446
Median household income
$28,674
Per capita income
$104,900
Median home value
$813
Median monthly rent
72.7%
Home ownership
23.8%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
21,183
Housing units
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,641
Under 5
1,740
1,505
5–9
1,597
2,109
10–14
2,237
2,035
15–19
2,159
1,992
20–24
2,113
3,536
25–34
3,750
3,063
35–44
3,248
3,897
45–54
4,133
2,060
55–59
2,185
2,047
60–64
2,171
3,392
65–74
3,598
1,623
75–84
1,722
530
85+
562
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,350 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 47,295 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 11,427 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.1%
Black or African American
39.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,345 | 54.1% |
| Black or African American | 24,568 | 39.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,579 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,013 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 721 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 324 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 94 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.1%
$10k–$15k
8.3%
$15k–$25k
15.6%
$25k–$35k
13.8%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
12.2%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $45,446 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.5%
$50k–$100k
22.9%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
7.9%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,900 |
| Median rent / month | $813 |
| Owner occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter occupied | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 15.6% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 35.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.5% |
| Electricity | 85.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.0% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,472 | 38.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,223 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,929 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,349 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,793 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,205 | 34.9% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 38.0% |
| Married | 44.4% | 36.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.5%
HS graduate
36.8%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
10.6%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 663 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 798 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,876 | 50.0% |
| High school | 3,088 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,474 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Retail trade
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Professional & management
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.9% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 24.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
23.8%
Under 18 years
36.7%
18 and over
20.1%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
36.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 32.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 33.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 20.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 22.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,007 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.2% |
| Public insurance | 45.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,264 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 859 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 714 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 80 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 59,307 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 58,972 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 47,553 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 335 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,338 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 711 | 55.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,044 | 10% |
| Arab | 4,318 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 3,802 | 6.3% |
| English | 74 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 63 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 39 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 24 | 0% |
| Irish | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 84.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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