City

Fair Play, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Oconee County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,887Population
💰$85,729Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$265,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.4%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 1.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian1.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads50.4% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.3%)
HS Graduate388 (19.2%)
Some College295 (14.6%)
Associates295 (14.6%)
Bachelors333 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree688 (34%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,729 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$265,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,758
Vacant Units567

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Fair Play, SC

Fair Play is a city in South Carolina, located in Oconee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,887 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Fair Play is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,729 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fair Play is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,000, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fair Play is well-educated. 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.84%).

Fair Play, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Fair Play
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29643 2,887 $85,729 $265,000 2.5% 50.4% 93.4%