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Dillon County, SC
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Population
27,862
Land area
405sq mi
People per sq mi
69
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Dillon County
Dillon County at a glance
- Dillon County is 61% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,605 a year, 33% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,400 (67% below South Carolina) and median rent is $679 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Dillon (6,354), Latta (1,455) and Hamer (1,042).
Local data for Dillon County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dillon County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,605
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$85,400
Prices -4.7% in a year
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (607), Guatemalan Americans (338), Scottish Americans (329).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$21.2M
654 loans, 3,360 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$28.12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dillon County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dillon County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
260
Most often 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 zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dillon County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dillon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dillon County, SC?
- Dillon is the largest city or town in Dillon County, with about 6,354 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dillon County?
- Dillon County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29536, 29543, 29547, 29563, 29565.
- What is the population of Dillon County, SC?
- About 27,862 people live in Dillon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dillon County?
- Dillon County borders Horry County, Florence County, Robeson County, NC, Marion County, Marlboro County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023