City

Chapin, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lexington County  ·  South Carolina

👥26,720Population
💰$116,438Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$378,100Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓59.4%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 4.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Black3.4%
Asian4.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads59.4% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,285 (18.1%)
Some College1,480 (8.1%)
Associates2,567 (14.1%)
Bachelors2,103 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree8,700 (47.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 47.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.1%
Some College8.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate47.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,438 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$378,100 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,901/mo
Total Housing Units10,910
Vacant Units821

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
67%
About Chapin, SC

Chapin is a city in South Carolina, located in Lexington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,720 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Chapin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,438 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chapin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $378,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,901 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chapin is well-educated. 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chapin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29036 26,720 $116,438 $378,100 $1,901 3.0% 59.4% 92.3%