Union County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
27,016
population (2021)
-6.7%
pop change since 2010
45087
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in South Carolina and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,016 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.7% from 28,961 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 45087.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,016 |
| 2010 population | 28,961 |
| Change | -6.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45087 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, SC (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29031 | Carlisle | Union | View map |
| 29321 | Buffalo | Union | View map |
| 29353 | Jonesville | Union | View map |
| 29364 | Lockhart | Union | View map |
| 29379 | Union | Union | View map |
| 29395 | Jonesville | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
25,975
Population
44.3
Median age
$43,840
Median household income
$26,073
Per capita income
$91,775
Median home value
$728
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
19.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
9,313
Housing units
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
704
Under 5
742
750
5–9
791
709
10–14
748
700
15–19
738
704
20–24
743
1,582
25–34
1,668
1,283
35–44
1,353
1,681
45–54
1,773
1,053
55–59
1,110
870
60–64
918
1,569
65–74
1,654
774
75–84
815
264
85+
279
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,357 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 20,618 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,355 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.6%
Black or African American
30.7%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,461 | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 8,081 | 30.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,169 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 321 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 184 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
14.6%
$25k–$35k
13.2%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
1.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.1% |
| Median income | $43,840 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.4%
$50k–$100k
29.1%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k–$300k
9.7%
$300k–$500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,775 |
| Median rent / month | $728 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.7% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
| Single-family detached | 69.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 26.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.0% |
| Electricity | 59.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,401 | 39.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 607 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,304 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,835 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,105 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,825 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 33.9% |
| Married | 41.6% | 41.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
13.0%
HS graduate
41.0%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 226 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 427 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,368 | 49.1% |
| High school | 1,188 | 29.8% |
| College / grad school | 613 | 11.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
28.2%
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Retail trade
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.8%
Professional & management
4.0%
Construction
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.3% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 29.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
19.7%
Under 18 years
33.8%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 32.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,755 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 18.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,529 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 160 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 129 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,683 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 25,545 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 21,134 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 138 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 292 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 131 | 41.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,494 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 1,862 | 7.2% |
| French | 1,513 | 5.8% |
| English | 38 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 26 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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