Dillon
City in Dillon County, South Carolina

Dillon is a city in Dillon County, South Carolina, with 6,384 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newtown, 1.8 miles SE.
- 6,384residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 1,179 / sq mipopulation density
- 29536ZIP code
About Dillon
Dillon is the county seat of and the largest city in Dillon County in eastern South Carolina, United States. It was established on December 22, 1888. Both the name of the city and county comes from James W. Dillon, an early settler and key figure in bringing a railroad through the area. As of the 2020 census, Dillon had a population of 6,384.
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Living in Dillon
- Median household income
- $35,891
- Median home value
- $115,500
- Median rent
- $630/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Dillon had 6,384 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,384 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,179 per sq mi (455 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dillon at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dillon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,384 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.42 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4252° N, 79.3693° W |
| ZIP code | 29536 |
| Official website | cityofdillonsc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4519420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dillon
- Newtown1.8 mi SE
- Little Rock3.3 mi N
- Hamer4.2 mi NE
- Latta7.0 mi SW
- Floydale7.4 mi S
- Rowland, NC8.8 mi NE
- Sellers11.5 mi SW
- Zion12.0 mi S
- Lake View12.4 mi SE
- Raemon, NC13.3 mi N
- McDonald, NC14.1 mi NE
- Marietta, NC14.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Dillon
What county is Dillon in?
Dillon is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Dillon, SC?
6,384 people lived in Dillon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dillon, SC?
The ZIP code of Dillon is 29536.
What is the elevation of Dillon?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dillon?
Newtown (1.8 mi), Little Rock (3.3 mi), Hamer (4.2 mi), Latta (7.0 mi), Floydale (7.4 mi).
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