City

Ehrhardt, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bamberg County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,202Population
💰$36,061Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂62.9Median Age
🏠$89,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 23%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black23.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
0%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.4%)
HS Graduate356 (39.1%)
Some College69 (7.6%)
Associates76 (8.3%)
Bachelors142 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree255 (28%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College7.6%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,061 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$89,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units774
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Ehrhardt, SC

Ehrhardt is a city in South Carolina, located in Bamberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,202 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.9 years.

Economically, Ehrhardt is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,061 is well below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ehrhardt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $704 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ehrhardt is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ehrhardt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29081 1,202 $36,061 $89,700 $704 0.0% 43.6% 83.3%