City

Liberty, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  South Carolina

👥16,072Population
💰$56,949Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$170,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black4.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma203 (2.1%)
HS Graduate3,229 (34.2%)
Some College1,645 (17.4%)
Associates1,276 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,399 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree1,703 (18%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College17.4%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,949 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$170,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units6,744
Vacant Units502

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Liberty, SC

Liberty is a city in South Carolina, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,072 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Liberty is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,949 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Liberty is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberty is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29657 16,072 $56,949 $170,900 $869 2.3% 32.8% 84.9%