City

Lynchburg, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,784Population
💰$38,542Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$110,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.6%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 65.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White29.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Black65.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty32.5% ▲ 225% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.2%)
HS Graduate753 (42.5%)
Some College245 (13.8%)
Associates281 (15.8%)
Bachelors199 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree274 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College13.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,542 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$110,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units1,301
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Lynchburg, SC

Lynchburg is a city in South Carolina, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,784 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Lynchburg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,542 is below the national average. Approximately 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lynchburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $807 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lynchburg is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (65.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lynchburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29080 2,784 $38,542 $110,600 $807 6.7% 26.7% 86.4%