Newtown
Census-designated place in Dillon County, South Carolina

Newtown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dillon County, South Carolina, with 770 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dillon, 1.8 miles NW.
- 770residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 1,446 / sq mipopulation density
- 29536ZIP code
About Newtown
Newtown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dillon County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census which listed a population of 770.
The CDP is in central Dillon County, on the south side of Dillon, the county seat. Development is continuous between the two communities.
South Carolina Highway 57 passes through Newtown, leading north into Dillon and southeast 10 miles (16 km) to Fork.
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Living in Newtown
- Median household income
- $42,857
- Median home value
- $60,600
- Median rent
- $978/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Newtown had 770 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 770 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,446 per sq mi (558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newtown at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dillon County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 770 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4013° N, 79.3567° W |
| ZIP code | 29536 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4550020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newtown
- Dillon1.8 mi NW
- Little Rock5.1 mi N
- Hamer5.4 mi N
- Floydale5.7 mi S
- Latta6.2 mi SW
- Rowland, NC10.0 mi N
- Zion10.2 mi S
- Sellers10.5 mi SW
- Lake View11.0 mi E
- Marietta, NC13.4 mi E
- McDonald, NC14.7 mi NE
- Mullins14.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newtown
What county is Newtown in?
Newtown is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Newtown, SC?
770 people lived in Newtown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newtown, SC?
The ZIP code of Newtown is 29536.
What is the elevation of Newtown?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newtown?
Dillon (1.8 mi), Little Rock (5.1 mi), Hamer (5.4 mi), Floydale (5.7 mi), Latta (6.2 mi).
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