City

Leesville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lexington County  ·  South Carolina

👥15,528Population
💰$64,833Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$188,400Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 11.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic6.7%
Black11.6%
Asian0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma77 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,747 (38%)
Some College1,629 (16.5%)
Associates1,475 (15%)
Bachelors995 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,928 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College16.5%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,833 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$188,400 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units7,733
Vacant Units1,513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Leesville, SC

Leesville is a city in South Carolina, located in Lexington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,528 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Leesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,833 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Leesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leesville is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29070 15,528 $64,833 $188,400 $939 6.4% 29.7% 83.3%