City

Kershaw, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  South Carolina

👥11,498Population
💰$45,391Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$115,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.6% Female 43.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 23.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.2%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black23.1%
Asian0.8%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma76 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,665 (38.5%)
Some College1,637 (23.6%)
Associates990 (14.3%)
Bachelors731 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree829 (12%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College23.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,391 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$115,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units4,486
Vacant Units493

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Kershaw, SC

Kershaw is a city in South Carolina, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,498 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Kershaw is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,391 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kershaw is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kershaw is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kershaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29067 11,498 $45,391 $115,000 $858 5.4% 22.5% 76.2%