City

Cameron, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,764Population
💰$66,813Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$174,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.6% Female 57.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.4%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 33.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White64.4%
Hispanic0.7%
Black33.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.9%)
HS Graduate474 (39.5%)
Some College99 (8.2%)
Associates105 (8.7%)
Bachelors146 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree366 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College8.2%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,813 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$174,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units837
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Cameron, SC

Cameron is a city in South Carolina, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,764 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Cameron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,813 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cameron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $590 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cameron is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cameron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29030 1,764 $66,813 $174,500 $590 3.0% 42.6% 88.9%