City

Garnett, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampton County  ·  South Carolina

👥907Population
💰$34,667Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$52,400Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 82.4%Other: 7.1%Race
White8.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black82.4%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
16%
25–44
21%
45–64
18%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate394 (62.7%)
Some College94 (15%)
Associates31 (4.9%)
Bachelors52 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree57 (9.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.7%Some College: 15%Associates: 4.9%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
HS Grad62.7%
Some College15.0%
Associates4.9%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
10%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,667 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$52,400 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units498
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Garnett, SC

Garnett is a city in South Carolina, located in Hampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 907 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Garnett is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,667 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garnett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garnett is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (82.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garnett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29922 907 $34,667 $52,400 5.0% 17.4% 94.0%