City

Beech Island, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Aiken County  ·  South Carolina

👥7,727Population
💰$58,259Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$112,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.3%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 30.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 6%Race
White51.3%
Hispanic10.3%
Black30.7%
Asian1.4%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
No HS Diploma53 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,854 (40.5%)
Some College721 (15.8%)
Associates779 (17%)
Bachelors452 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree717 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College15.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,259 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$112,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units3,552
Vacant Units494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Beech Island, SC

Beech Island is a city in South Carolina, located in Aiken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,727 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Beech Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,259 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Beech Island is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beech Island is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Beech Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29842 7,727 $58,259 $112,700 $860 9.3% 25.6% 80.5%