City

Blair, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfield County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,326Population
💰$46,490Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$113,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.0% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 75.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White20.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black75.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.2%)
HS Graduate532 (55.4%)
Some College100 (10.4%)
Associates147 (15.3%)
Bachelors42 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree128 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 55.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad55.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,490 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$113,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$545/mo
Total Housing Units717
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Public Transit
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Blair, SC

Blair is a city in South Carolina, located in Fairfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,326 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Blair is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,490 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blair is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $545 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blair is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (75.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blair
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29015 1,326 $46,490 $113,000 $545 7.0% 17.7% 86.2%