City

Fort Lawn, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chester County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,247Population
💰$63,791Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$186,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 34.2%Other: 2%Race
White61.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black34.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
29%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.9%)
HS Graduate671 (38.5%)
Some College203 (11.6%)
Associates333 (19.1%)
Bachelors244 (14%)
Graduate Degree259 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College11.6%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,791 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$186,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,260/mo
Total Housing Units1,218
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Fort Lawn, SC

Fort Lawn is a city in South Carolina, located in Chester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,247 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Fort Lawn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,791 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Lawn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,260 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Lawn is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Lawn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29714 3,247 $63,791 $186,500 $1,260 4.9% 28.9% 74.8%