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Furman, SC

Town in Hampton County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29921.

Population

673

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

216

ZIP codes

1

Furman and its ZIP codes

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Furman at a glance

  • The median household income is $71,875, 4% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 (63% below South Carolina).

Local data for Furman, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Furman, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,875

Poverty rate

5.8%

Median home value

$94,700

Homeownership

80.6%

Bachelor's or higher

5.2%

Median age

30.2

Average commute

36.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8), German Americans (8), French Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampton County. PPP loans are for Furman.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,306

4,677 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,632

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$132M

FY 2026, $7,103 per person

PPP loans

$150K

10 loans, 13 jobs reported

Hampton County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Furman, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone91.1%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Furman, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

443

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

78

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 39°F

45.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Furman, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.1%

U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts

Diabetes

23.4%

U.S. 12.1% +11.3 pts

Smoking

17.2%

U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.2%

U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts

ZIP codes in Furman

1 in or overlapping Furman. Population shown

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Cities near Furman

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ScotiaTown3.2 mi3.2
EstillTown5.5 mi4
LurayTown9.7 mi1
GillisonvilleCensus-designated place12 mi1.2
GiffordTown13 mi1
VarnvilleTown14 mi3.8
HamptonTown14 mi4.5
CoosawhatchieCensus-designated place16 mi0.6
BrunsonTown17 mi1
FairfaxTown19 mi3.3
Newington, GATown20 mi0.8
YemasseeTown21 mi10.9
RidgelandTown21 mi48.3
IslandtonCensus-designated place21 mi2.8
Springfield, GACity23 mi3.9
Oliver, GACity23 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Furman, SC in?
Furman is in Hampton County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Furman, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Furman include 29921.
What is the population of Furman, SC?
About 673 people live in Furman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Furman?
Nearby places include Scotia (3.2 mi), Estill (5.5 mi), Luray (9.7 mi), Gillisonville (12 mi), Gifford (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023