South Carolina Zip Codes and Metro Areas
South Carolina is home to 5,212,774 residents across 356 zip codes with at least 1,000 people and 14 metro and micro areas. The capital is Columbia, and the state is part of the South Atlantic division of the South. The median age is 40.1, with 21.6% of residents under 18 and 18.5% aged 65 and older.
Population
5,212,774
Median age
40.1
Housing units
2,401,638
Zip codes
356
with 1,000+ residents
Metro and micro areas
14
Age 65 and older
18.5%
Look Up a Zip Code in South Carolina
Search 356 South Carolina zip codes by number or town name, or browse by county. Each result shows population, income, housing costs, education, and age data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Largest Zip Codes in South Carolina
The 25 most populous zip codes in South Carolina. Select a zip code to see its full profile, or a column heading to sort.
| Zip | Town | County | Population | Median income | Home value | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29072 | Lexington | Lexington County | 68,389 | $103,415 | $332,400 | 40.6 |
| 29681 | Simpsonville | Greenville County | 67,657 | $107,694 | $360,400 | 38.2 |
| 29445 | Goose Creek | Berkeley County | 59,011 | $80,778 | $281,500 | 36.1 |
| 29485 | Summerville | Dorchester County | 58,670 | $83,287 | $341,600 | 37.0 |
| 29732 | Rock Hill | York County | 57,551 | $79,936 | $334,000 | 40.6 |
| 29730 | Rock Hill | York County | 57,500 | $63,122 | $259,700 | 37.6 |
| 29483 | Summerville | Dorchester County | 56,979 | $82,194 | $333,300 | 38.5 |
| 29651 | Greer | Greenville County | 54,320 | $80,748 | $297,300 | 40.1 |
| 29579 | Myrtle Beach | Horry County | 53,699 | $72,909 | $353,600 | 40.9 |
| 29588 | Myrtle Beach | Horry County | 53,114 | $66,854 | $267,700 | 45.5 |
| 29223 | Columbia | Richland County | 52,835 | $56,300 | $202,900 | 37.2 |
| 29464 | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | 51,758 | $107,215 | $755,100 | 42.6 |
| 29720 | Lancaster | Lancaster County | 51,603 | $59,039 | $245,500 | 41.3 |
| 29073 | Lexington | Lexington County | 51,471 | $72,648 | $216,300 | 37.3 |
| 29526 | Conway | Horry County | 51,176 | $66,490 | $253,100 | 41.0 |
| 29229 | Columbia | Richland County | 50,652 | $72,571 | $247,400 | 35.1 |
| 29910 | Bluffton | Beaufort County | 50,173 | $96,122 | $487,000 | 42.1 |
| 29486 | Summerville | Berkeley County | 48,964 | $87,386 | $367,700 | 35.9 |
| 29501 | Florence | Florence County | 47,259 | $70,618 | $236,900 | 37.7 |
| 29621 | Anderson | Anderson County | 44,458 | $71,446 | $278,400 | 39.6 |
| 29466 | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | 44,387 | $130,546 | $736,400 | 43.4 |
| 29715 | Fort Mill | York County | 43,855 | $111,323 | $448,100 | 38.3 |
| 29414 | Charleston | Charleston County | 43,717 | $91,976 | $417,300 | 37.0 |
| 29687 | Taylors | Greenville County | 43,577 | $73,379 | $267,400 | 39.3 |
| 29607 | Greenville | Greenville County | 43,325 | $69,249 | $359,500 | 34.8 |
Highest-Income Zip Codes in South Carolina
Sullivans Island (29482) has the highest median household income in South Carolina at $179,614. The typical South Carolina zip code has a median of $57,226.
Metro and Micro Areas in South Carolina
Select an area to see its zip codes, income by zip code, and demographics.
| Area | Type | Population | Median income | Median age | Zip codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | Metro | 945,301 | $69,016 | 38.8 | 48 |
| Columbia, SC | Metro | 839,868 | $66,146 | 37.5 | 41 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | Metro | 817,756 | $82,272 | 38.1 | 44 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | Metro | 368,937 | $64,623 | 48.2 | 16 |
| Spartanburg, SC | Metro | 365,086 | $62,440 | 38.3 | 24 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | Metro | 222,781 | $81,015 | 46.8 | 16 |
| Florence, SC | Metro | 199,675 | $53,874 | 39.9 | 16 |
| Sumter, SC | Metro | 104,853 | $55,990 | 37.3 | 9 |
| Greenwood, SC | Micro | 93,681 | $51,044 | 40.5 | 9 |
| Orangeburg, SC | Micro | 83,531 | $43,214 | 40.8 | 16 |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | Micro | 64,200 | $66,734 | 51.6 | 3 |
| Gaffney, SC | Micro | 56,299 | $49,047 | 40.3 | 3 |
| Newberry, SC | Micro | 38,121 | $59,670 | 42 | 6 |
| Seneca Falls, NY | Micro | 33,125 | $66,007 | 42.8 | 6 |
Age of South Carolina Residents
The largest age group in South Carolina is 25-34, with 671,642 residents. Groups are not equal widths.
Population by Race and Ethnicity
White residents make up the largest share of South Carolina at 64.1%, followed by Black residents at 25.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents, who can be of any race, make up 7.1% of the population.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race.