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Dillon, SC
City in Dillon County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29536.
Population
6,354
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,197
ZIP codes
1
Dillon and its ZIP codes
Dillon at a glance
- Dillon is about 6.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 91st most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $35,891 a year, 48% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,500 (55% below South Carolina) and median rent is $630 a month.
Local data for Dillon, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dillon, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,891
Poverty rate
32.8%
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$630/mo
Homeownership
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (255), Irish Americans (108), Haitian Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dillon County. PPP loans are for Dillon.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,224
9,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,733
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,839 per person
PPP loans
$13.43M
402 loans, 2,115 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dillon, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dillon, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dillon, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Dillon
1 in or overlapping Dillon. Population shown
Cities near Dillon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.5 |
| HamerCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5 |
| LattaTown | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| FloydaleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Rowland, NCTown | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| SellersTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake ViewTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Raemon, NCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| ClioTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| McDonald, NCTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Raynham, NCTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Marietta, NCTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Elrod, NCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| Fairmont, NCTown | 16 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dillon, SC in?
- Dillon is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Dillon, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dillon include 29536.
- What is the population of Dillon, SC?
- About 6,354 people live in Dillon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dillon?
- Nearby places include Newtown (2.2 mi), Little Rock (2.9 mi), Hamer (4.3 mi), Latta (6.9 mi), Floydale (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023