Clio, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29525

Marlboro County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,029
16/sq mi
$28,618
Median income
$70,200
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29525 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.2 square miles in Clio, Marlboro County, South Carolina. The area is home to 2,029 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29525 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29525 sits at $28,618 (55% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,946. The poverty rate stands at 33.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. On housing, the median home value is $70,200 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $549 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29525 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Marlboro County, so you can benchmark 29525 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29525, Clio, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,029

Population

129.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29525?

45.3

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 24.3%
African American 58.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$28,618

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$22,946

Per Capita Income

33.3%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29525 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$28,618 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

926

Total Housing Units

755

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$70,200

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$549

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 29525, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,110,000.

9

Businesses

195

Employees

$11.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29525 vs 29567 →

ZIP 29525 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29525 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29525 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29525 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29567 Little Rock, SC 564 6.1 mi
29594 Tatum, SC 121 6.1 mi
29570 Mc Coll, SC 3,913 8.2 mi
29516 Blenheim, SC 829 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29525 in?
ZIP code 29525 (Clio) is located in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Marlboro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marlboro-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29525?
ZIP code 29525 in Clio, SC has a population of 2,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29525?
The median household income in ZIP 29525 is $28,618, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29525?
The median home value in ZIP 29525 is $70,200, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29525?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29525 is African American at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29525?
ZIP code 29525 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29525?
In ZIP code 29525, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29525?
In ZIP code 29525, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29525?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29525 is 33.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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