City

Coward, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Florence County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,769Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$116,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 12.8%Black: 11.5%Other: 0.9%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic12.8%
Black11.5%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma93 (6.2%)
HS Graduate609 (40.9%)
Some College200 (13.4%)
Associates164 (11%)
Bachelors209 (14%)
Graduate Degree215 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 6.2%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS6.2%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College13.4%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$116,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units1,283
Vacant Units326

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Coward, SC

Coward is a city in South Carolina, located in Florence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,769 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Coward is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Coward is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coward is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29530 2,769 $55,625 $116,000 $753 3.9% 28.5% 61.8%