City

Rowesville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orangeburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,198Population
💰$43,281Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$128,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 132% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.9%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 42.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White49.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Black42.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 132% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.7%)
HS Graduate203 (35.9%)
Some College136 (24.1%)
Associates116 (20.5%)
Bachelors48 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree58 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College24.1%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,281 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$128,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units482
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Rowesville, SC

Rowesville is a city in South Carolina, located in Orangeburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,198 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Rowesville is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,281 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rowesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rowesville is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Rowesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29133 1,198 $43,281 $128,600 $732 11.3% 18.8% 73.2%