City

Hamer, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dillon County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,552Population
💰$45,917Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$92,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 167% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.7%Hispanic: 6%Black: 32.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White51.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Black32.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
14%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 167% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.3%)
HS Graduate860 (62.3%)
Some College165 (11.9%)
Associates138 (10%)
Bachelors97 (7%)
Graduate Degree103 (7.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 62.3%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad62.3%
Some College11.9%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,917 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$92,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units1,071
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Hamer, SC

Hamer is a city in South Carolina, located in Dillon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,552 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Hamer is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,917 is below the national average. Approximately 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hamer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamer is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (51.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29547 2,552 $45,917 $92,700 $779 13.1% 14.5% 65.8%