City

Belton, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  South Carolina

👥16,518Population
💰$57,353Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$154,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 11.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black11.7%
Asian0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,434 (42.2%)
Some College2,031 (19.3%)
Associates1,276 (12.1%)
Bachelors894 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,721 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,353 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$154,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units7,330
Vacant Units842

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Belton, SC

Belton is a city in South Carolina, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,518 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Belton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,353 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Belton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belton is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29627 16,518 $57,353 $154,200 $890 5.8% 24.9% 80.1%