City

Chesterfield, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chesterfield County  ·  South Carolina

👥5,903Population
💰$56,432Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$108,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 18.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black18.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,303 (36.7%)
Some College416 (11.7%)
Associates484 (13.6%)
Bachelors526 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree785 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,432 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$108,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units2,819
Vacant Units392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Chesterfield, SC

Chesterfield is a city in South Carolina, located in Chesterfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,903 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Chesterfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,432 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Chesterfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chesterfield is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chesterfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29709 5,903 $56,432 $108,100 $796 6.1% 36.9% 78.0%