City

Sunset, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,046Population
💰$124,432Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂58.5Median Age
🏠$355,900Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓50.5%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 8.7%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads50.5% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 122% above avg
HS Graduate472 (30.8%)
Some College74 (4.8%)
Associates211 (13.8%)
Bachelors155 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree618 (40.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
HS Grad30.8%
Some College4.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98%Renter: 2%Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,432 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$355,900 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,520
Vacant Units581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Sunset, SC

Sunset is a city in South Carolina, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,046 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.5 years.

Economically, Sunset is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,432 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sunset is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,900, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sunset is well-educated. 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.27%).

Sunset, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Sunset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29685 2,046 $124,432 $355,900 10.9% 50.5% 98.0%