City

Brunson, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampton County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,292Population
💰$56,635Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$124,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊13.3%Unemployment▲ 173% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 35.2%Other: 4.9%Race
White55.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Black35.2%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment13.3% ▲ 173% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (2%)
HS Graduate378 (46.5%)
Some College93 (11.4%)
Associates144 (17.7%)
Bachelors62 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree120 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College11.4%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.6%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,635 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$124,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,027/mo
Total Housing Units656
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Brunson, SC

Brunson is a city in South Carolina, located in Hampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,292 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Brunson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,635 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Brunson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,027 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brunson is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brunson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29911 1,292 $56,635 $124,100 $1,027 13.3% 22.4% 64.4%