State

South Carolina ZIP Codes & Demographics

534 ZIP codes  ·  46 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥5,212,774Total Population
💰$69,406Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$252,609Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.2%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 25.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White62.2%
Hispanic7.2%
Black25.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma43,070 (1.3%)
HS Graduate926,876 (28.1%)
Some College392,997 (11.9%)
Associates487,339 (14.8%)
Bachelors358,892 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,088,951 (33%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,406 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$252,609 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,160/mo
Total Housing Units2,401,638
Vacant Units331,248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About South Carolina ZIP Codes

South Carolina contains 534 ZIP codes across 46 counties. With an estimated population of 5,212,774 residents and a median age of 40.5 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, South Carolina is broadly a solidly middle-class state. The median household income of $69,406 is near the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

South Carolina has a mid-range housing market overall, with a median home value of $252,609 — near the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,159. Homeownership stands at 71.7% statewide.

The population of South Carolina is majority White (62.24%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 43.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

The 534 ZIP codes across South Carolina vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 46 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in South Carolina? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in South Carolina
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Columbia 34 345,750 $59,807
Greenville 17 231,120 $63,788
Charleston 16 208,163 $84,856
Myrtle Beach 7 172,796 $67,148
Summerville 4 164,613 $84,289
Fort Mill 4 122,010 $119,412
Lexington 3 119,860 $88,032
Spartanburg 8 118,501 $55,987
Rock Hill 5 116,606 $71,529
Simpsonville 2 102,921 $96,419
Anderson 6 100,101 $54,266
Mount Pleasant 3 96,145 $118,881
Greer 3 95,592 $86,194
Florence 6 91,535 $57,751
Sumter 4 83,285 $57,568
Conway 3 80,230 $59,784
North Charleston 5 75,617 $62,010
Aiken 6 75,039 $71,441
Easley 3 68,718 $69,100
Beaufort 6 59,678 $74,897
Counties in South Carolina
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Greenville County 32 575,136 $71,963 $268,042 5.1% 50.4%
Richland County 40 405,127 $62,768 $205,293 7.7% 45.7%
Charleston County 34 397,456 $91,109 $595,350 3.2% 59.4%
Horry County 20 348,628 $62,444 $241,026 4.9% 35.9%
Spartanburg County 38 326,736 $62,736 $183,863 3.2% 35.0%
Lexington County 17 310,098 $70,712 $199,664 4.7% 39.6%
York County 16 289,313 $80,060 $280,790 5.0% 43.7%
Berkeley County 15 256,218 $67,793 $262,638 3.4% 38.0%
Anderson County 16 184,721 $60,583 $187,366 5.7% 35.9%
Aiken County 23 172,950 $60,685 $173,246 6.0% 31.4%
Beaufort County 19 170,036 $89,002 $539,480 1.8% 54.2%
Dorchester County 10 163,283 $64,468 $212,925 3.1% 37.7%
Pickens County 13 148,019 $71,753 $240,211 4.7% 49.2%
Florence County 14 144,144 $52,840 $127,163 5.1% 30.7%
Sumter County 11 105,744 $53,919 $128,125 6.9% 42.5%
Lancaster County 7 104,115 $73,415 $236,675 5.4% 38.3%
Georgetown County 5 86,543 $63,779 $252,275 3.1% 40.4%
Orangeburg County 18 85,488 $44,610 $109,200 9.7% 31.4%
Oconee County 13 79,755 $72,088 $252,266 6.9% 40.3%
Kershaw County 8 75,794 $63,690 $165,300 3.7% 32.2%
Greenwood County 10 72,261 $53,244 $135,042 3.1% 35.7%
Darlington County 7 60,877 $45,119 $108,540 5.8% 24.6%
Laurens County 7 55,998 $56,528 $144,633 3.3% 31.2%
Cherokee County 4 50,813 $49,619 $133,866 6.5% 30.3%
Jasper County 6 49,828 $71,937 $296,700 3.8% 32.5%
Chesterfield County 8 41,177 $50,026 $97,637 7.5% 25.0%
Newberry County 9 40,498 $67,501 $146,433 2.0% 35.6%
Colleton County 12 38,595 $54,102 $147,663 6.2% 26.9%
Chester County 7 31,964 $57,403 $145,383 5.3% 26.9%
Clarendon County 8 29,706 $61,188 $146,933 5.3% 28.4%
Williamsburg County 7 29,666 $43,910 $95,300 6.8% 27.2%
Dillon County 6 27,735 $42,727 $80,000 5.6% 19.0%
Marion County 6 27,052 $29,594 $100,360 4.5% 20.4%
Union County 6 26,626 $45,243 $78,860 6.5% 25.1%
Marlboro County 6 26,157 $36,508 $69,360 9.7% 15.7%
Hampton County 13 22,161 $48,109 $99,277 8.7% 18.6%
Barnwell County 5 21,400 $43,586 $95,366 23.6% 20.4%
Abbeville County 5 20,227 $51,933 $155,275 4.7% 39.9%
Fairfield County 5 20,189 $51,761 $141,700 4.4% 23.6%
Edgefield County 3 17,898 $53,109 $138,466 6.6% 29.1%
Saluda County 4 17,400 $61,022 $119,000 4.1% 28.2%
Lee County 3 14,384 $40,028 $107,550 4.3% 16.4%
Bamberg County 4 12,635 $41,449 $87,925 10.3% 33.1%
McCormick County 7 10,656 $63,574 $199,466 4.9% 30.2%
Calhoun County 2 9,704 $60,447 $162,850 5.1% 39.0%
Allendale County 5 7,863 $41,634 $83,875 6.8% 29.4%