City

Westminster, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Oconee County  ·  South Carolina

👥13,826Population
💰$51,384Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$168,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Black2.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma134 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,090 (36.4%)
Some College1,662 (19.6%)
Associates941 (11.1%)
Bachelors975 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,691 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College19.6%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,384 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$168,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units8,002
Vacant Units2,213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Westminster, SC

Westminster is a city in South Carolina, located in Oconee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,826 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Westminster is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,384 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Westminster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westminster is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westminster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29693 13,826 $51,384 $168,600 $838 3.8% 31.4% 77.8%