City

Ware Shoals, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenwood County  ·  South Carolina

👥5,471Population
💰$42,533Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$95,200Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.5%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 14.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White70.5%
Hispanic11.2%
Black14.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty32.4% ▲ 224% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (3.3%)
HS Graduate932 (29.5%)
Some College663 (21%)
Associates499 (15.8%)
Bachelors362 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree596 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 21%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College21.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,533 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$95,200 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units2,630
Vacant Units565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Ware Shoals, SC

Ware Shoals is a city in South Carolina, located in Greenwood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,471 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Ware Shoals is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,533 is below the national average. Approximately 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ware Shoals is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ware Shoals is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ware Shoals
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29692 5,471 $42,533 $95,200 $744 2.4% 30.4% 71.1%