Kershaw County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
66,130
population (2021)
+7.2%
pop change since 2010
45055
FIPS code
Kershaw County ZIP code map
About Kershaw County
Kershaw County is located in South Carolina and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 66,130 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.2% from 61,697 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kershaw County is 45055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 66,130 |
| 2010 population | 61,697 |
| Change | +7.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45055 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kershaw County
ZIP codes for Kershaw County, SC (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29009 | Bethune | Kershaw | View map |
| 29020 | Camden | Kershaw | View map |
| 29021 | Camden | Kershaw | View map |
| 29032 | Cassatt | Kershaw | View map |
| 29045 | Elgin | Kershaw | View map |
| 29074 | Liberty Hill | Kershaw | View map |
| 29078 | Lugoff | Kershaw | View map |
| 29175 | Westville | Kershaw | View map |
Demographics & statistics
75,270
Population
40.8
Median age
$64,976
Median household income
$32,594
Per capita income
$145,833
Median home value
$773
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
27,519
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,148
Under 5
2,139
2,232
5–9
2,224
2,569
10–14
2,559
2,408
15–19
2,399
2,384
20–24
2,374
4,278
25–34
4,262
4,745
35–44
4,726
5,260
45–54
5,240
2,648
55–59
2,637
2,537
60–64
2,527
4,069
65–74
4,053
1,858
75–84
1,851
573
85+
570
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,004 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 58,266 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 12,974 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.1%
Black or African American
25.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Other race
3.8%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,506 | 60.1% |
| Black or African American | 20,211 | 25.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,773 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,206 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 3,041 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 984 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 204 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $64,976 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50k–$100k
24.9%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
9.4%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,833 |
| Median rent / month | $773 |
| Owner occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter occupied | 18.4% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 25.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 34.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.6% |
| Electricity | 72.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15,669 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,447 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,424 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,519 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,179 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,908 | 34.5% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 30.9% |
| Married | 52.6% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 959 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 1,014 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,595 | 37.0% |
| High school | 4,496 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,127 | 25.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Manufacturing
19.2%
Public administration
9.6%
Professional & management
8.4%
Retail trade
7.0%
Other services
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Construction
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 24.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 20.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 17.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,434 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 70,983 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 1,776 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,369 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 331 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 72,171 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 70,677 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 44,222 | 64.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,494 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,099 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,314 | 33.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,345 | 8.4% |
| Arab | 5,812 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 5,350 | 7.1% |
| Polish | 296 | 0.4% |
| German | 238 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 153 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 76 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 57 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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