City

Wedgefield, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,583Population
💰$40,912Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$65,900Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.8%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 44.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White50.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Black44.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.6%)
HS Graduate540 (32.3%)
Some College257 (15.4%)
Associates315 (18.8%)
Bachelors190 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree346 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College15.4%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,912 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$65,900 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$987/mo
Total Housing Units1,321
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
53%
About Wedgefield, SC

Wedgefield is a city in South Carolina, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,583 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Wedgefield is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,912 is below the national average. Approximately 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wedgefield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $987 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wedgefield is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wedgefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29168 2,583 $40,912 $65,900 $987 5.9% 32.0% 62.4%