City

Batesburg, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lexington County  ·  South Carolina

👥8,987Population
💰$50,797Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$136,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.2%Hispanic: 15.6%Black: 17.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White63.2%
Hispanic15.6%
Black17.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma148 (2.8%)
HS Graduate2,144 (40.4%)
Some College852 (16%)
Associates538 (10.1%)
Bachelors424 (8%)
Graduate Degree1,203 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,797 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$136,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units4,256
Vacant Units601

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Batesburg, SC

Batesburg is a city in South Carolina, located in Lexington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,987 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Batesburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,797 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Batesburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Batesburg is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Batesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29006 8,987 $50,797 $136,900 $829 5.4% 30.7% 78.6%