City

Sharon, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,358Population
💰$42,005Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$200,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓17.3%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.9% Female 58.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.8%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 26.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White69.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Black26.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
18%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads17.3% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (3.4%)
HS Graduate833 (50.2%)
Some College196 (11.8%)
Associates285 (17.2%)
Bachelors167 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree120 (7.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 50.2%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad50.2%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,005 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$200,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,103/mo
Total Housing Units1,149
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Sharon, SC

Sharon is a city in South Carolina, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,358 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Sharon is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,005 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sharon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,103 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sharon is less-educated. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (69.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sharon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29742 2,358 $42,005 $200,100 $1,103 2.9% 17.3% 87.0%