City

Fairfax, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Allendale County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,792Population
💰$44,688Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$59,600Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓14.9%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.3% Female 38.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.2%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 60.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White30.2%
Hispanic5.1%
Black60.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
13%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads14.9% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (1%)
HS Graduate1,257 (54.1%)
Some College362 (15.6%)
Associates333 (14.3%)
Bachelors123 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree223 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 54.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad54.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.5%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
54%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,688 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$59,600 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units1,522
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Fairfax, SC

Fairfax is a city in South Carolina, located in Allendale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,792 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,688 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month.

The population of Fairfax is less-educated. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (60.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29827 3,792 $44,688 $59,600 $710 9.2% 14.9% 59.5%