City

Laurens, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Laurens County  ·  South Carolina

👥22,066Population
💰$55,846Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$151,500Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.1%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 26.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White61.1%
Hispanic7.3%
Black26.2%
Asian0.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma411 (3%)
HS Graduate4,505 (33.1%)
Some College2,686 (19.7%)
Associates1,874 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,881 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree2,264 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College19.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,846 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$151,500 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units9,521
Vacant Units1,152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Laurens, SC

Laurens is a city in South Carolina, located in Laurens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,066 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Laurens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,846 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Laurens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laurens is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Laurens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29360 22,066 $55,846 $151,500 $808 4.4% 30.4% 65.0%