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Edgefield County, SC
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Population
27,476
Land area
501sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Edgefield County
Edgefield County at a glance
- Edgefield County is 69% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,029 a year, 5% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,700 (22% below South Carolina) and median rent is $720 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Edgefield (4,010), Johnston (2,132) and Murphys Estates (1,064).
Local data for Edgefield County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgefield County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,029
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$202,700
Prices +13.8% in a year
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,905), German Americans (1,608), Mexican Americans (1,255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,256
6,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $9,378 per person
PPP loans
$37.5M
653 loans, 4,801 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$247K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Edgefield County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgefield County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
315
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgefield County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Edgefield County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Edgefield County, SC?
- Edgefield is the largest city or town in Edgefield County, with about 4,010 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Edgefield County?
- Edgefield County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29129, 29824, 29832, 29847, 29860.
- What is the population of Edgefield County, SC?
- About 27,476 people live in Edgefield County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Edgefield County?
- Edgefield County borders Richmond County, GA, Aiken County, Columbia County, GA, Greenwood County, Saluda County, McCormick County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023