City

Richburg, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chester County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,313Population
💰$49,306Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$94,200Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.5%Hispanic: 7%Black: 26.2%Asian: 1%Other: 6.2%Race
White59.5%
Hispanic7.0%
Black26.2%
Asian1.0%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.3%)
HS Graduate642 (43.1%)
Some College170 (11.4%)
Associates312 (20.9%)
Bachelors153 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree194 (13%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,306 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$94,200 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units1,094
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
54%
About Richburg, SC

Richburg is a city in South Carolina, located in Chester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Richburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,306 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Richburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richburg is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Richburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29729 2,313 $49,306 $94,200 $1,091 3.8% 23.3% 84.8%