City

Hopkins, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  South Carolina

👥12,875Population
💰$58,741Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$162,300Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.3%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 67.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3%Race
White23.3%
Hispanic4.5%
Black67.8%
Asian0.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma147 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,797 (31.4%)
Some College960 (10.8%)
Associates1,756 (19.7%)
Bachelors895 (10%)
Graduate Degree2,355 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College10.8%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,741 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$162,300 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,303/mo
Total Housing Units5,479
Vacant Units620

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Hopkins, SC

Hopkins is a city in South Carolina, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,875 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Hopkins is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,741 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hopkins is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,303 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hopkins is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (67.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hopkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29061 12,875 $58,741 $162,300 $1,303 8.6% 36.5% 73.5%