City

Barnwell, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnwell County  ·  South Carolina

👥10,965Population
💰$44,494Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$105,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.3%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 37.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White55.3%
Hispanic3.2%
Black37.3%
Asian0.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty30.4% ▲ 204% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma195 (3.3%)
HS Graduate2,394 (40.1%)
Some College782 (13.1%)
Associates648 (10.9%)
Bachelors872 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree1,077 (18%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College13.1%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,494 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$105,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units5,061
Vacant Units879

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Barnwell, SC

Barnwell is a city in South Carolina, located in Barnwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,965 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Barnwell is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,494 is below the national average. Approximately 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Barnwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnwell is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barnwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29812 10,965 $44,494 $105,100 $656 7.2% 32.7% 74.4%