City

Jackson, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Aiken County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,259Population
💰$51,295Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$164,000Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 27.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White66.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black27.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.8%)
HS Graduate929 (34.7%)
Some College660 (24.7%)
Associates353 (13.2%)
Bachelors215 (8%)
Graduate Degree495 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College24.7%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,295 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$164,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$606/mo
Total Housing Units2,006
Vacant Units100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Jackson, SC

Jackson is a city in South Carolina, located in Aiken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,259 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Jackson is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,295 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $606 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29831 4,259 $51,295 $164,000 $606 4.2% 26.6% 82.7%