City

Bamberg, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bamberg County  ·  South Carolina

👥5,616Population
💰$51,341Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$101,500Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 156% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 52.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White45.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black52.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 156% above avg
No HS Diploma232 (6.5%)
HS Graduate1,016 (28.7%)
Some College631 (17.8%)
Associates588 (16.6%)
Bachelors338 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree738 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 6.5%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS6.5%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College17.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,341 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$101,500 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units2,896
Vacant Units662

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Bamberg, SC

Bamberg is a city in South Carolina, located in Bamberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,616 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Bamberg is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,341 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bamberg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bamberg is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bamberg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29003 5,616 $51,341 $101,500 $825 12.5% 30.4% 76.6%