City

Estill, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampton County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,777Population
💰$38,657Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$88,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 97% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 63.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White31.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black63.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 97% above avg
No HS Diploma71 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,413 (47.1%)
Some College376 (12.5%)
Associates575 (19.1%)
Bachelors283 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree285 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College12.5%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,657 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$88,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units2,014
Vacant Units393

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Estill, SC

Estill is a city in South Carolina, located in Hampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,777 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Estill is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,657 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Estill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Estill is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Estill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29918 4,777 $38,657 $88,600 $743 9.6% 18.9% 77.7%