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Cayce, SC
City in Lexington County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29033, 29201.
Population
13,741
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
814
ZIP codes
2
Cayce and its ZIP codes
Cayce at a glance
- Cayce is about 4.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $62,045, 10% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,800 (36% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,360 a month.
Local data for Cayce, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cayce, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,045
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$166,800
Median rent
$1,360/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,370), Irish Americans (1,347), Mexican Americans (678).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lexington County. PPP loans are for Cayce.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,208
134,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $7,792 per person
PPP loans
$22M
382 loans, 3,553 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cayce, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cayce, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,311
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cayce, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Cayce
2 in or overlapping Cayce. Population shown
Cities near Cayce
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlympiaCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ArthurtownCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 3.3 mi | 9.4 |
| SpringdaleTown | 4.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 4.6 mi | 4.5 |
| South CongareeTown | 6.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Capitol ViewCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| St. AndrewsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Forest AcresCity | 8.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Arcadia LakesTown | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 7.7 |
| GastonTown | 8.8 mi | 5.3 |
| WoodfieldCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.7 |
| DentsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 6.7 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cayce, SC in?
- Cayce is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Cayce, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cayce include 29033, 29201.
- What is the population of Cayce, SC?
- About 13,741 people live in Cayce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cayce?
- Nearby places include Olympia (1.8 mi), Arthurtown (2.5 mi), West Columbia (3.3 mi), Springdale (4.3 mi), Pine Ridge (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023