City

Great Falls, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chester County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,858Population
💰$43,631Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$85,500Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 36.6%Other: 10%Race
White49.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black36.6%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty26.7% ▲ 167% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,001 (41.8%)
Some College313 (13.1%)
Associates415 (17.3%)
Bachelors301 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree330 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College13.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,631 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$85,500 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units1,915
Vacant Units284

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Great Falls, SC

Great Falls is a city in South Carolina, located in Chester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,858 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Great Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,631 is below the national average. Approximately 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Great Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Great Falls is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Great Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29055 3,858 $43,631 $85,500 $781 4.8% 26.4% 85.1%