City

Williston, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnwell County  ·  South Carolina

👥6,011Population
💰$39,003Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$100,800Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 42.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White54.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black42.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma65 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,250 (33.7%)
Some College676 (18.2%)
Associates607 (16.4%)
Bachelors563 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree549 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College18.2%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,003 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$100,800 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units3,131
Vacant Units512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Williston, SC

Williston is a city in South Carolina, located in Barnwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,011 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Williston is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,003 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Williston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williston is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29853 6,011 $39,003 $100,800 $686 6.1% 30.0% 67.5%