City

Williamston, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  South Carolina

👥14,426Population
💰$70,030Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$185,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 5.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic10.3%
Black5.6%
Asian0.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,903 (36.1%)
Some College1,165 (14.5%)
Associates976 (12.1%)
Bachelors1,060 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,892 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College14.5%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,030 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$185,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units6,130
Vacant Units332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Williamston, SC

Williamston is a city in South Carolina, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,426 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Williamston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,030 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Williamston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamston is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williamston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29697 14,426 $70,030 $185,800 $968 2.7% 36.7% 76.2%