City

Abbeville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Abbeville County  ·  South Carolina

👥12,116Population
💰$54,784Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$179,800Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 29.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black29.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,036 (37.5%)
Some College880 (10.9%)
Associates1,051 (13%)
Bachelors1,306 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,788 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College10.9%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,784 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$179,800 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$592/mo
Total Housing Units5,705
Vacant Units702

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Abbeville, SC

Abbeville is a city in South Carolina, located in Abbeville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,116 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Abbeville is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,784 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Abbeville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $592 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abbeville is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.15%).

Abbeville, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Abbeville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29620 12,116 $54,784 $179,800 $592 3.4% 38.2% 73.8%