City

Edgefield, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgefield County  ·  South Carolina

👥7,598Population
💰$46,984Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$123,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.2% Female 36.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.4%Hispanic: 11.1%Black: 40.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White46.4%
Hispanic11.1%
Black40.4%
Asian0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,579 (33.8%)
Some College788 (16.9%)
Associates820 (17.6%)
Bachelors455 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,011 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College16.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,984 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$123,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units3,079
Vacant Units542

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Edgefield, SC

Edgefield is a city in South Carolina, located in Edgefield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,598 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Edgefield is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,984 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Edgefield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edgefield is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Edgefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29824 7,598 $46,984 $123,400 $914 8.6% 31.4% 71.6%