City

Gadsden, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,057Population
💰$53,571Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$75,300Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 36.2% Female 63.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8%Black: 89.1%Other: 3%Race
White8.0%
Black89.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
24%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
20%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
HS Graduate513 (41.3%)
Some College90 (7.2%)
Associates276 (22.2%)
Bachelors26 (2.1%)
Graduate Degree338 (27.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 2.1%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
HS Grad41.3%
Some College7.2%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors2.1%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,571 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$75,300 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units752
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Gadsden, SC

Gadsden is a city in South Carolina, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,057 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Gadsden is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,571 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gadsden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gadsden is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (89.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gadsden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29052 2,057 $53,571 $75,300 $975 8.9% 29.3% 88.2%