City

Lockhart, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  South Carolina

👥525Population
💰$22,500Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$22,400Median Home Value▼ 92% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.3% Female 62.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.3%Black: 5.1%Other: 24.4%Race
White70.3%
Black5.1%
Other24.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty32.0% ▲ 220% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
HS Graduate180 (53.7%)
Some College44 (13.1%)
Associates32 (9.6%)
Bachelors34 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree45 (13.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
HS Grad53.7%
Some College13.1%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
77%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$22,400 ▼ 92% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units295
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
55%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
79%
About Lockhart, SC

Lockhart is a city in South Carolina, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 525 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Lockhart is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,500 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lockhart is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $22,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lockhart is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lockhart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29364 525 $22,500 $22,400 $744 6.4% 23.6% 78.7%