City

Cheraw, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chesterfield County  ·  South Carolina

👥12,860Population
💰$41,786Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$98,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 99% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.3%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 43.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.7%Race
White47.3%
Hispanic3.7%
Black43.4%
Asian0.7%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 99% above avg
No HS Diploma220 (2.7%)
HS Graduate3,462 (41.7%)
Some College944 (11.4%)
Associates1,143 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,034 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,498 (18%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,786 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$98,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units6,554
Vacant Units1,254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Cheraw, SC

Cheraw is a city in South Carolina, located in Chesterfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,860 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Cheraw is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,786 is below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cheraw is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cheraw is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Cheraw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29520 12,860 $41,786 $98,600 $805 9.7% 30.5% 68.4%