City

Johnston, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgefield County  ·  South Carolina

👥5,375Population
💰$43,125Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$112,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.4%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 51.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White40.4%
Hispanic5.7%
Black51.1%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma371 (11.2%)
HS Graduate1,259 (38%)
Some College386 (11.7%)
Associates457 (13.8%)
Bachelors273 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree564 (17%)

Education

No HS: 11.2%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS11.2%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,125 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$112,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$638/mo
Total Housing Units2,497
Vacant Units387

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Johnston, SC

Johnston is a city in South Carolina, located in Edgefield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,375 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Johnston is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,125 is below the national average. Approximately 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Johnston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $638 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Johnston is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Johnston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29832 5,375 $43,125 $112,800 $638 6.8% 25.3% 64.0%