City

Winnsboro, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfield County  ·  South Carolina

👥11,862Population
💰$41,604Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$113,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 56.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White37.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black56.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma74 (1%)
HS Graduate3,283 (45.2%)
Some College1,150 (15.8%)
Associates991 (13.6%)
Bachelors542 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,230 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College15.8%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,604 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$113,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units6,373
Vacant Units1,415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Winnsboro, SC

Winnsboro is a city in South Carolina, located in Fairfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,862 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Winnsboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,604 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Winnsboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winnsboro is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (56.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winnsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29180 11,862 $41,604 $113,600 $917 6.3% 24.4% 69.6%