City

Union, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  South Carolina

👥17,580Population
💰$40,178Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$103,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.3%Hispanic: 2%Black: 30.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White62.3%
Hispanic2.0%
Black30.8%
Asian0.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma177 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,125 (37.6%)
Some College1,755 (16%)
Associates1,958 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,320 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,649 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 16%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College16.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,178 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$103,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units9,010
Vacant Units1,001

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Union, SC

Union is a city in South Carolina, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,580 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Union is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,178 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Union is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.25%).

Union, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29379 17,580 $40,178 $103,000 $789 9.2% 27.0% 64.8%