City

Blacksburg, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  South Carolina

👥9,855Population
💰$50,867Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$120,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 5.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Black5.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,335 (40.4%)
Some College916 (15.9%)
Associates914 (15.8%)
Bachelors593 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree965 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College15.9%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,867 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$120,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units4,220
Vacant Units588

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Blacksburg, SC

Blacksburg is a city in South Carolina, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,855 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Blacksburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,867 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blacksburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blacksburg is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blacksburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29702 9,855 $50,867 $120,300 $724 6.2% 27.0% 73.7%