City

Varnville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampton County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,242Population
💰$51,573Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$96,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.5%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 45.4%Asian: 2.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White44.5%
Hispanic6.8%
Black45.4%
Asian2.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,011 (39.9%)
Some College400 (15.8%)
Associates313 (12.3%)
Bachelors234 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree538 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College15.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,573 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$96,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units2,001
Vacant Units413

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Varnville, SC

Varnville is a city in South Carolina, located in Hampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,242 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Varnville is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,573 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Varnville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Varnville is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 45.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Varnville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29944 4,242 $51,573 $96,100 $943 5.7% 30.5% 69.5%