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Chapin, SC
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Population
1,394
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
658
ZIP codes
0
Chapin and its ZIP codes
Chapin at a glance
- Chapin is about 3.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,922 a year, 15% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,000 (15% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,570 a month.
Local data for Chapin, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chapin, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,922
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$221,000
Median rent
$1,570/mo
Homeownership
86.4%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (200), Irish Americans (91), Italian Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lexington County. PPP loans are for Chapin.
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
$2.29B
FY 2026, $7,792 per person
How people get to work
Chapin, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chapin, 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
91° / 35°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chapin, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Chapin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little MountainTown | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| PeakTown | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake Murray of RichlandCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.5 |
| PomariaTown | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| IrmoTown | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| JenkinsvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ProsperityTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| LexingtonTown | 13 mi | 12 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| GilbertTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| St. AndrewsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.6 |
| SummitTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| NewberryCity | 17 mi | 9.2 |
| Red BankCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.5 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chapin, SC in?
- Chapin is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Chapin, SC?
- About 1,394 people live in Chapin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chapin?
- Nearby places include Little Mountain (4.5 mi), Peak (5.3 mi), Lake Murray of Richland (5.5 mi), Pomaria (8.4 mi), Irmo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023