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Lydia, SC
Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29079.
Population
190
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
72
ZIP codes
1
Lydia and its ZIP codes
Lydia at a glance
- Lydia is 59% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Lydia, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Darlington County. PPP loans are for Lydia.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,477
19,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$459M
FY 2026, $7,289 per person
PPP loans
$108K
3 loans, 20 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Lydia, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lydia, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.4%
U.S. 33.3% +15.1 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Lydia
1 in or overlapping Lydia. Population shown
Cities near Lydia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HartsvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 6 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.3 |
| North HartsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.5 |
| BishopvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 2.3 |
| LamarTown | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| WisackyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.5 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ManvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| DarlingtonCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| McBeeTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| DovesvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7 |
| TimmonsvilleTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| BethuneTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| St. CharlesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| LynchburgTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lydia, SC in?
- Lydia is in Darlington County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Lydia, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lydia include 29079.
- What is the population of Lydia, SC?
- About 190 people live in Lydia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lydia?
- Nearby places include Hartsville (5.5 mi), Pine Ridge (7.7 mi), North Hartsville (8.2 mi), Bishopville (8.8 mi), Lamar (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023