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Hamer, SC
Census-designated place in Dillon County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29547.
Population
1,042
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
207
ZIP codes
1
Hamer and its ZIP codes
Hamer at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $64,300 a year, 7% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 (37% below South Carolina) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Hamer, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamer, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,300
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Venezuelan Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dillon County. PPP loans are for Hamer.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,224
9,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,733
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,839 per person
How people get to work
Hamer, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamer, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamer, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Hamer
1 in or overlapping Hamer. Population shown
Cities near Hamer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| DillonCity | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Rowland, NCTown | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Raemon, NCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| McDonald, NCTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Raynham, NCTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FloydaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Elrod, NCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| LattaTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Fairmont, NCTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| Lake ViewTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Marietta, NCTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| ClioTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SellersTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamer, SC in?
- Hamer is in Dillon County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Hamer, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hamer include 29547.
- What is the population of Hamer, SC?
- About 1,042 people live in Hamer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamer?
- Nearby places include Little Rock (3.2 mi), Dillon (4.3 mi), Rowland, NC (4.8 mi), Newtown (5.3 mi), Raemon, NC (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023