City

Bishopville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  South Carolina

👥11,564Population
💰$41,513Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$104,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 60.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White34.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black60.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma90 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,700 (41.3%)
Some College1,113 (17%)
Associates1,156 (17.7%)
Bachelors509 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree970 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 17%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College17.0%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,513 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$104,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units5,111
Vacant Units832

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Bishopville, SC

Bishopville is a city in South Carolina, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,564 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Bishopville is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,513 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bishopville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bishopville is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (60.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bishopville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29010 11,564 $41,513 $104,500 $784 6.3% 22.6% 68.1%