COUNTY REPORT SC

Marlboro County, South Carolina

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$58K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (240% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marlboro County, South Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 11%, diabetes 20.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,944, driven primarily by sea_level

66.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
66.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,944

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $324/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

11,615 housing units in Marlboro County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Marlboro County

$58K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
2.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Marlboro County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Marlboro County

4 community water systems serving Marlboro County.

Systems with the most violations in Marlboro County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Marlboro County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Marlboro County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29512 Bennettsville 4 $79K
2 29525 Clio 0 $53K
3 29570 Mc Coll 4 $55K
4 29594 Tatum $102K
5 29596 Wallace 0 $58K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marlboro County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Marlboro County in South Carolina covers 5 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Marlboro County?
Marlboro County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marlboro County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marlboro County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,944 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Marlboro County?
The median home build year in Marlboro County is 1973. 66.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Marlboro County, South Carolina Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/marlboro/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Marlboro County, South Carolina Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/marlboro/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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