City

Gilbert, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lexington County  ·  South Carolina

👥10,137Population
💰$88,904Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$278,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.3%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic6.3%
Black2.4%
Asian0.2%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma80 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,044 (29.4%)
Some College1,014 (14.6%)
Associates1,006 (14.5%)
Bachelors922 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,891 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,904 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$278,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units4,950
Vacant Units855

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Gilbert, SC

Gilbert is a city in South Carolina, located in Lexington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,137 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Gilbert is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,904 is above the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilbert is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilbert is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilbert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29054 10,137 $88,904 $278,300 $880 2.9% 40.4% 90.9%