South Carolina ZIP Codes & Demographics
534 ZIP codes · 46 counties · 20+ cities
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43,070 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 926,876 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 392,997 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 487,339 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 358,892 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,088,951 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,406 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $252,609 ▼ 9% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,160/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,401,638 |
| Vacant Units | 331,248 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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.
| City | ZIPs | Population | Avg 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 |
| County | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income | Avg Home | Unemp. | 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% |