City

Hemingway, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Williamsburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥9,001Population
💰$47,731Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$101,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊13.0%Unemployment▲ 166% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.1% Female 58.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 51%Other: 0.2%Race
White45.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Black51.0%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment13.0% ▲ 166% above avg
No HS Diploma89 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,036 (52.5%)
Some College496 (8.6%)
Associates717 (12.4%)
Bachelors660 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree790 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 52.5%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad52.5%
Some College8.6%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,731 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$101,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$986/mo
Total Housing Units4,406
Vacant Units851

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Hemingway, SC

Hemingway is a city in South Carolina, located in Williamsburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,001 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Hemingway is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,731 is below the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hemingway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $986 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hemingway is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hemingway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29554 9,001 $47,731 $101,800 $986 13.0% 25.1% 76.8%