City

Prosperity, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Newberry County  ·  South Carolina

👥9,215Population
💰$64,533Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$233,900Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.7%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 23.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White71.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Black23.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,974 (33.5%)
Some College437 (7.4%)
Associates735 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,011 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree1,705 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College7.4%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,533 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$233,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$944/mo
Total Housing Units4,872
Vacant Units922

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Prosperity, SC

Prosperity is a city in South Carolina, located in Newberry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,215 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Prosperity is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,533 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prosperity is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prosperity is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prosperity
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29127 9,215 $64,533 $233,900 $944 2.0% 46.0% 80.5%