City

Cayce, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lexington County  ·  South Carolina

👥12,971Population
💰$57,524Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$156,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 28.1%Asian: 3.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic9.5%
Black28.1%
Asian3.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
14%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,479 (29.8%)
Some College1,158 (13.9%)
Associates1,182 (14.2%)
Bachelors855 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree2,577 (31%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,524 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$156,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,342/mo
Total Housing Units6,873
Vacant Units465

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Cayce, SC

Cayce is a city in South Carolina, located in Lexington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,971 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Cayce is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,524 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cayce is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,342 per month.

The population of Cayce is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cayce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29033 12,971 $57,524 $156,400 $1,342 5.4% 41.3% 59.3%