City

Nesmith, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Williamsburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,285Population
💰$47,664Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$86,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.7% Female 58.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.2%Black: 95%Race
White3.2%
Black95.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (3.2%)
HS Graduate339 (39.1%)
Some College167 (19.2%)
Associates21 (2.4%)
Bachelors119 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree194 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 2.4%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College19.2%
Associates2.4%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
54%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,664 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$86,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units569
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Nesmith, SC

Nesmith is a city in South Carolina, located in Williamsburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,285 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Nesmith is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,664 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nesmith is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nesmith is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (95.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nesmith
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29580 1,285 $47,664 $86,300 4.2% 36.1% 80.2%