Lexington County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) Β· 17 ZIP codes Β· 11 cities
17
ZIP codes
300,137
population (2021)
+14.4%
pop change since 2010
45063
FIPS code
Lexington County ZIP code map
About Lexington County
Lexington County is located in South Carolina and contains 17 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 300,137 as of 2021,
an increase of
14.4% from 262,391 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lexington County is 45063.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 300,137 |
| 2010 population | 262,391 |
| Change | +14.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45063 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lexington County
ZIP codes for Lexington County, SC (17)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29006 | Batesburg | Lexington | View map |
| 29033 | Cayce | Lexington | View map |
| 29036 | Chapin | Lexington | View map |
| 29053 | Gaston | Lexington | View map |
| 29054 | Gilbert | Lexington | View map |
| 29070 | Leesville | Lexington | View map |
| 29071 | Lexington | Lexington | View map |
| 29072 | Lexington | Lexington | View map |
| 29073 | Lexington | Lexington | View map |
| 29123 | Pelion | Lexington | View map |
| 29160 | Swansea | Lexington | View map |
| 29169 | West Columbia | Lexington | View map |
| 29170 | West Columbia | Lexington | View map |
| 29171 | West Columbia | Lexington | View map |
| 29172 | West Columbia | Lexington | View map |
| 29212 | Columbia | Lexington | View map |
| 29228 | Columbia | Lexington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
306,031
Population
40.0
Median age
$75,571
Median household income
$37,970
Per capita income
$182,514
Median home value
$1,047
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
106,203
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8,304
Under 5
8,640
9,315
5β9
9,692
10,448
10β14
10,871
9,280
15β19
9,656
8,354
20β24
8,692
19,175
25β34
19,950
19,921
35β44
20,727
19,917
45β54
20,722
10,096
55β59
10,505
10,046
60β64
10,452
15,330
65β74
15,950
7,123
75β84
7,410
2,673
85+
2,782
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 69,801 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 236,230 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 51,268 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.2%
Black or African American
13.6%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231,577 | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 43,688 | 13.6% |
| Two or more races | 16,402 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,820 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 7,006 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 6,456 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 700 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 202 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.1%
$10kβ$15k
3.1%
$15kβ$25k
7.9%
$25kβ$35k
7.3%
$35kβ$50k
13.9%
$50kβ$75k
18.5%
$75kβ$100k
14.6%
$100kβ$150k
16.3%
$150kβ$200k
7.3%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10kβ$15k | 3.1% |
| $15kβ$25k | 7.9% |
| $25kβ$35k | 7.3% |
| $35kβ$50k | 13.9% |
| $50kβ$75k | 18.5% |
| $75kβ$100k | 14.6% |
| $100kβ$150k | 16.3% |
| $150kβ$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $75,571 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50kβ$100k
14.4%
$100kβ$150k
16.5%
$150kβ$200k
17.9%
$200kβ$300k
20.2%
$300kβ$500k
15.0%
$500kβ$1M
4.8%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,514 |
| Median rent / month | $1,047 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 65.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 24.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010β2019 | 13.4% |
| 2000β2009 | 16.6% |
| 1990β1999 | 19.5% |
| 1980β1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970β1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960β1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950β1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940β1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 26.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.2% |
| Electricity | 72.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 62,087 | 49.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7,997 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20,425 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 32,345 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 39,502 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37,005 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.6% | 27.1% |
| Married | 52.7% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,030 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 4,370 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 31,813 | 43.9% |
| High school | 16,910 | 24.9% |
| College / grad school | 15,087 | 20.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
10.5%
Construction
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Public administration
5.6%
Other services
5.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22,763 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18β64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 289,087 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 8,371 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,699 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,053 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 1,435 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 289,740 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 285,709 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 177,621 | 61.7% |
| Foreign born | 4,031 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,291 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,394 | 45.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 35,563 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 29,626 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 28,496 | 9.3% |
| English | 2,675 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 1,501 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 1,168 | 0.4% |
| German | 845 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 805 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 281 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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