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29842

Beech Island, SC

Total Population
7,896
Median Household Income
$56,816
Median Home Value
$108,400
Median Rent
$851

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$56,816
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$108,400
100.2% above state median
Rent
$851
100% above state median
Median Age
37.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Beech Island, SC 29842

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Beech Island, SC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 9.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 7.9%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$56,816
-24.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-48,274,031
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.54 people

Total Households
3,103
Family Households
41.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
32.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.5%
#3 Industry
Professional
16.4%
Total Employed Residents:2,605

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
65 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,626
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.2%
3,787 employed
Labor Force
4,200
413 unemployed
Median Age
37.0 years
Per Capita Income
$26,604
Poverty Rate
7.9%

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