Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 378 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,485 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 2,795 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 3,494 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 3,314 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,307 (25.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,215 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,417 ▼ 44% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $864/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 19,696 |
| Vacant Units | 3,427 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Newberry County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 40,498 residents. With a median age of 42.2, it is a middle-aged county.
Newberry County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,215 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Newberry County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $157,417 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $863. Homeownership rates are high at 74.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Newberry County are majority White (58.78%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Newberry County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 9 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29037 | Chappells | 1,050 | $39,265 | $121,500 | — | 0.0% | 23.8% |
| 29355 | Kinards | 757 | $54,512 | $98,700 | $787 | 0.0% | 44.9% |
| 29075 | Little Mountain | 2,746 | $68,125 | $234,400 | $777 | 7.4% | 44.1% |
| 29108 | Newberry | 19,871 | $52,529 | $127,900 | $846 | 4.8% | 35.8% |
| 29122 | Peak | 71 | $135,341 | $175,000 | — | 0.0% | 28.6% |
| 29126 | Pomaria | 2,638 | $72,179 | $188,100 | $921 | 0.4% | 42.6% |
| 29127 | Prosperity | 9,215 | $64,533 | $233,900 | $944 | 2.0% | 46.0% |
| 29145 | Silverstreet | 641 | $61,068 | $56,500 | — | 1.1% | 20.7% |
| 29178 | Whitmire | 3,509 | $59,960 | $81,900 | $796 | 2.3% | 33.6% |