City

Swansea, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lexington County  ·  South Carolina

👥7,196Population
💰$62,305Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$122,100Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 19.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Black19.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,727 (35.7%)
Some College755 (15.6%)
Associates697 (14.4%)
Bachelors676 (14%)
Graduate Degree920 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College15.6%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,305 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$122,100 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$966/mo
Total Housing Units3,595
Vacant Units539

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Swansea, SC

Swansea is a city in South Carolina, located in Lexington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,196 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Swansea is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,305 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Swansea is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $966 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swansea is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swansea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29160 7,196 $62,305 $122,100 $966 6.3% 33.0% 86.6%