City

Yemassee, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampton County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,652Population
💰$48,371Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$113,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.4%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 71.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White23.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Black71.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
38%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,402 (53.8%)
Some College306 (11.7%)
Associates314 (12.1%)
Bachelors281 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree297 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 53.8%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad53.8%
Some College11.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,371 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$113,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units2,196
Vacant Units375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Yemassee, SC

Yemassee is a city in South Carolina, located in Hampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,652 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Yemassee is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,371 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Yemassee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yemassee is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (71.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yemassee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29945 3,652 $48,371 $113,100 $825 6.0% 22.2% 76.8%