City

Ruby, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chesterfield County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,473Population
💰$51,875Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$92,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.1%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 23%Other: 1.6%Race
White70.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Black23.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.2%)
HS Graduate494 (54.6%)
Some College71 (7.9%)
Associates81 (9%)
Bachelors82 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree165 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 54.6%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad54.6%
Some College7.9%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,875 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$92,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units815
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Ruby, SC

Ruby is a city in South Carolina, located in Chesterfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,473 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Ruby is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,875 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ruby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruby is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ruby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29741 1,473 $51,875 $92,800 $742 2.1% 27.3% 88.2%