County

Abbeville County, SC

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥20,227Population
💰$54,160Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$164,923Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 29.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White65.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black29.1%
Asian2.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma117 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,959 (38.9%)
Some College1,555 (12.2%)
Associates1,451 (11.4%)
Bachelors1,951 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree2,701 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,160 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$164,923 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$660/mo
Total Housing Units9,442
Vacant Units1,496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Abbeville County, SC

Abbeville County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,227 residents. With a median age of 43.65, it is a middle-aged county.

Abbeville County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,160 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Abbeville County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $164,923 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $660. Homeownership rates are high at 73.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Abbeville County are majority White (65.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Abbeville County, SC is a working-class area in South Carolina. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Abbeville County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29620 Abbeville 12,116 $54,784 $179,800 $592 3.4% 38.2%
29628 Calhoun Falls 2,405 $36,952 $81,800 $491 1.4% 21.3%
29638 Donalds 3,669 $65,071 $143,700 $858 4.5% 36.6%
29639 Due West 1,917 $50,924 $215,800 $934 14.1% 47.3%

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