City

Ridgeway, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfield County  ·  South Carolina

👥6,427Population
💰$72,614Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.1Median Age
🏠$246,200Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 40.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White54.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black40.4%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,699 (35.1%)
Some College416 (8.6%)
Associates1,021 (21.1%)
Bachelors624 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,057 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College8.6%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,614 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$246,200 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units3,571
Vacant Units594

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Ridgeway, SC

Ridgeway is a city in South Carolina, located in Fairfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,427 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.1 years.

Economically, Ridgeway is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,614 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgeway is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ridgeway is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ridgeway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29130 6,427 $72,614 $246,200 $890 4.5% 34.7% 83.3%