City

Trenton, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgefield County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,925Population
💰$69,219Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$179,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.1%Hispanic: 5%Black: 32.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White59.1%
Hispanic5.0%
Black32.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
36%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate833 (27.2%)
Some College576 (18.8%)
Associates715 (23.3%)
Bachelors448 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree491 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad27.2%
Some College18.8%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,219 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$179,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$794/mo
Total Housing Units2,065
Vacant Units392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Trenton, SC

Trenton is a city in South Carolina, located in Edgefield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,925 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Trenton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,219 is near the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Trenton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $794 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trenton is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29847 4,925 $69,219 $179,200 $794 4.6% 30.7% 84.3%