Fairfield County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
20,690
population (2021)
-13.6%
pop change since 2010
45039
FIPS code
Fairfield County ZIP code map
About Fairfield County
Fairfield County is located in South Carolina and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,690 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.6% from 23,956 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fairfield County is 45039.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,690 |
| 2010 population | 23,956 |
| Change | -13.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45039 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fairfield County
ZIP codes for Fairfield County, SC (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29015 | Blair | Fairfield | View map |
| 29065 | Jenkinsville | Fairfield | View map |
| 29130 | Ridgeway | Fairfield | View map |
| 29132 | Rion | Fairfield | View map |
| 29180 | Winnsboro | Fairfield | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,188
Population
48.3
Median age
$46,409
Median household income
$31,056
Per capita income
$128,500
Median home value
$595
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
8,828
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
422
Under 5
465
391
5–9
431
601
10–14
662
578
15–19
637
480
20–24
528
956
25–34
1,052
989
35–44
1,089
1,151
45–54
1,267
771
55–59
849
908
60–64
1,000
1,484
65–74
1,634
493
75–84
542
385
85+
423
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,633 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 16,555 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,961 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 48.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
54.3%
White
40.1%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,055 | 54.3% |
| White | 8,169 | 40.1% |
| Two or more races | 823 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 169 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
12.7%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $46,409 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.4%
$50k–$100k
27.6%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,500 |
| Median rent / month | $595 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 19.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 28.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.9% |
| Electricity | 75.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,528 | 34.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 203 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,042 | 28.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,976 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,003 | 18.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,500 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.0% | 29.6% |
| Married | 38.7% | 37.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 16.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
40.3%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 294 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 316 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,641 | 41.1% |
| High school | 951 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 514 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.5%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Professional & management
10.8%
Public administration
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Retail trade
6.2%
Construction
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Other services
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.5% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 34.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 21.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.4% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
17.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.6% |
| Retirement income | 32.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 32.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 33.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.9% |
| No health insurance | 19.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.3% |
| Visited dentist | 56.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 20.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,233 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,301 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 216 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 190 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,025 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 19,898 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,508 | 79.5% |
| Foreign born | 127 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 163 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 130 | 81.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,449 | 7.2% |
| French | 1,080 | 5.3% |
| Italian | 867 | 4.3% |
| English | 45 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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