City

Blythewood, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  South Carolina

👥29,193Population
💰$100,122Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$330,900Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓59.7%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.6%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 43.2%Asian: 3.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White41.6%
Hispanic6.9%
Black43.2%
Asian3.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads59.7% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma389 (2%)
HS Graduate3,181 (16.7%)
Some College1,980 (10.4%)
Associates2,128 (11.2%)
Bachelors1,867 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree9,500 (49.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 16.7%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 49.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad16.7%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate49.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,122 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$330,900 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,265/mo
Total Housing Units11,958
Vacant Units757

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
74%
About Blythewood, SC

Blythewood is a city in South Carolina, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,193 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Blythewood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,122 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blythewood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,265 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blythewood is well-educated. 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.2%.

Blythewood, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Blythewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29016 29,193 $100,122 $330,900 $1,265 6.0% 59.7% 83.2%