City

Blackville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnwell County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,230Population
💰$47,260Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$80,200Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓14.4%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.1%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 52.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White38.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Black52.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads14.4% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,381 (54.6%)
Some College340 (13.5%)
Associates415 (16.4%)
Bachelors161 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree202 (8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 54.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad54.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,260 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$80,200 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo
Total Housing Units2,232
Vacant Units679

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Blackville, SC

Blackville is a city in South Carolina, located in Barnwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,230 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Blackville is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,260 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blackville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $910 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blackville is less-educated. 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blackville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29817 4,230 $47,260 $80,200 $910 6.8% 14.4% 70.2%