County

Hampton County, SC

13 ZIP codes  ·  13 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥22,161Population
💰$46,779Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$107,169Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.1%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 53.1%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White40.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Black53.1%
Asian1.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma195 (1.4%)
HS Graduate6,740 (48.4%)
Some College2,084 (15%)
Associates1,926 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,247 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,740 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 15%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,779 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$107,169 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units10,844
Vacant Units1,921

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Hampton County, SC

Hampton County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,161 residents. With a median age of 42.41, it is a middle-aged county.

Hampton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,778 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Hampton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $107,169 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $836. Homeownership rates are high at 74.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hampton County are majority Black (53.07%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Hampton County, SC is a working-class area in South Carolina. The 13 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 Hampton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29911 Brunson 1,292 $56,635 $124,100 $1,027 13.3% 22.4%
29916 Early Branch 1,595 $73,333 $98,900 4.0% 11.1%
29918 Estill 4,777 $38,657 $88,600 $743 9.6% 18.9%
29922 Garnett 907 $34,667 $52,400 5.0% 17.4%
29923 Gifford 200 $29,583 $91,900 $664 7.7% 20.6%
29924 Hampton 4,531 $39,914 $145,400 $796 13.1% 22.3%
29932 Luray 229 $60,250 4.4% 7.6%
29944 Varnville 4,242 $51,573 $96,100 $943 5.7% 30.5%
29945 Yemassee 3,652 $48,371 $113,100 $825 6.0% 22.2%