City

Newberry, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Newberry County  ·  South Carolina

👥19,871Population
💰$52,529Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$127,900Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.5%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 39%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White44.5%
Hispanic14.7%
Black39.0%
Asian0.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma274 (2.4%)
HS Graduate3,880 (34%)
Some College1,458 (12.8%)
Associates1,717 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,124 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,955 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College12.8%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,529 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$127,900 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units9,096
Vacant Units1,390

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Newberry, SC

Newberry is a city in South Carolina, located in Newberry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,871 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Newberry is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,529 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newberry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newberry is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Newberry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29108 19,871 $52,529 $127,900 $846 4.8% 35.8% 63.7%