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Gadsden, SC
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29052.
Population
1,443
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
125
ZIP codes
1
Gadsden and its ZIP codes
Gadsden at a glance
- Gadsden is 29% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,966, 24% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,900 (56% below South Carolina).
Local data for Gadsden, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gadsden, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,966
Poverty rate
29.0%
Median home value
$112,900
Homeownership
89.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Gadsden.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,125
229,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,580
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$77.2B
FY 2026, $185,463 per person
How people get to work
Gadsden, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gadsden, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,764
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gadsden, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Gadsden
1 in or overlapping Gadsden. Population shown
Cities near Gadsden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastoverTown | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| HopkinsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 16.5 |
| Capitol ViewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| St. MatthewsTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ColumbiaCity | 13 mi | 138.5 |
| WedgefieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| ArthurtownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| StateburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| CayceCity | 17 mi | 16.9 |
| WoodfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Forest AcresCity | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| OlympiaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Arcadia LakesTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Cane SavannahCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| CherryvaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gadsden, SC in?
- Gadsden is in Richland County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Gadsden, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gadsden include 29052.
- What is the population of Gadsden, SC?
- About 1,443 people live in Gadsden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gadsden?
- Nearby places include Eastover (4.6 mi), Hopkins (6.1 mi), Capitol View (13 mi), St. Matthews (13 mi), Columbia (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023