City

Effingham, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Florence County  ·  South Carolina

👥10,213Population
💰$53,390Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$156,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.4%Hispanic: 1%Black: 41.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1%Race
White56.4%
Hispanic1.0%
Black41.1%
Asian0.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma185 (3%)
HS Graduate2,216 (35.5%)
Some College834 (13.4%)
Associates979 (15.7%)
Bachelors746 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,275 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College13.4%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,390 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$156,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units4,401
Vacant Units709

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Effingham, SC

Effingham is a city in South Carolina, located in Florence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,213 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Effingham is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,390 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Effingham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Effingham is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Effingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29541 10,213 $53,390 $156,100 $963 2.9% 32.4% 80.2%