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Hampton County, SC
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Hampton County, South Carolina.
Population
18,254
Land area
560sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Hampton County
Hampton County at a glance
- Hampton County is 81% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,711, 36% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 (57% below South Carolina) and median rent is $843 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hampton (2,636), Varnville (2,571) and Estill (1,886).
Local data for Hampton County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampton County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,711
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$112,000
Prices -2.5% in a year
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (876), German Americans (534), Mexican Americans (441).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$17.05M
508 loans, 1,992 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.66K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hampton County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampton County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
443
Most often 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 zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hampton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hampton County, SC?
- Hampton is the largest city or town in Hampton County, with about 2,636 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hampton County?
- Hampton County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29911, 29916, 29918, 29921, 29923.
- What is the population of Hampton County, SC?
- About 18,254 people live in Hampton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hampton County?
- Hampton County borders Beaufort County, Effingham County, GA, Colleton County, Jasper County, Screven County, GA, Bamberg County, Allendale County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023