City

Early Branch, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampton County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,595Population
💰$73,333Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$98,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓11.1%College Grads▼ 71% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.6%Black: 24.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White69.6%
Black24.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads11.1% ▼ 71% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate524 (47.8%)
Some College394 (35.9%)
Associates56 (5.1%)
Bachelors82 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree40 (3.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 35.9%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 3.6%Edu
HS Grad47.8%
Some College35.9%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate3.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,333 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$98,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units754
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Early Branch, SC

Early Branch is a city in South Carolina, located in Hampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,595 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Early Branch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,333 is near the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Early Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Early Branch is less-educated. 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (69.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Early Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29916 1,595 $73,333 $98,900 4.0% 11.1% 74.7%