City

Whitmire, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Newberry County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,509Population
💰$59,960Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$81,900Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 23.8%Other: 6.8%Race
White68.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black23.8%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,000 (44%)
Some College219 (9.6%)
Associates257 (11.3%)
Bachelors413 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree351 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,960 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$81,900 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units1,753
Vacant Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Whitmire, SC

Whitmire is a city in South Carolina, located in Newberry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,509 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Whitmire is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,960 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitmire is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitmire is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitmire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29178 3,509 $59,960 $81,900 $796 2.3% 33.6% 82.8%