City

Central, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  South Carolina

👥15,497Population
💰$53,879Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$220,300Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.8%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 6%Asian: 5.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White76.8%
Hispanic6.3%
Black6.0%
Asian5.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
20%
25–44
29%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,965 (22.8%)
Some College1,002 (11.7%)
Associates1,040 (12.1%)
Bachelors1,218 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree3,305 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad22.8%
Some College11.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.7%Renter: 53.3%Tenure
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,879 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$220,300 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$966/mo
Total Housing Units7,662
Vacant Units838

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Central, SC

Central is a city in South Carolina, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,497 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, Central is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,879 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Central is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $966 per month.

The population of Central is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Central
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29630 15,497 $53,879 $220,300 $966 4.4% 52.6% 46.7%