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Hopkins, SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29061.

Population

1,985

Land area

16.5sq mi

People per sq mi

120

ZIP codes

1

Hopkins and its ZIP codes

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Hopkins at a glance

  • Hopkins is 32% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $50,063, 28% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,300 (62% below South Carolina) and median rent is $799 a month.

Local data for Hopkins, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hopkins, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,063

Poverty rate

25.7%

Median home value

$99,300

Median rent

$799/mo

Homeownership

86.1%

Bachelor's or higher

15.8%

Median age

49.0

Average commute

27.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (69), Irish Americans (58), Cuban Americans (17).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Hopkins.

Details

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

PPP loans

$11.9M

582 loans, 1,094 jobs reported

Richland County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone66.8%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit3.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
  • Worked from home25.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hopkins, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

93° / 37°F

43.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hopkins, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.5%

U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts

Diabetes

24.2%

U.S. 12.1% +12.1 pts

Smoking

17.0%

U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.3%

U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Hopkins

1 in or overlapping Hopkins. Population shown

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Cities near Hopkins

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GadsdenCensus-designated place6.1 mi11.5
Capitol ViewCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.6
EastoverTown9.4 mi1.2
ArthurtownCensus-designated place9.6 mi1.9
ColumbiaCity9.8 mi138.5
CayceCity11 mi16.9
OlympiaCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
Forest AcresCity12 mi4.6
WoodfieldCensus-designated place12 mi2.7
Arcadia LakesTown12 mi0.6
DentsvilleCensus-designated place14 mi6.7
West ColumbiaCity14 mi9.4
Pine RidgeTown14 mi4.5
GastonTown15 mi5.3
SpringdaleTown15 mi2.7
South CongareeTown16 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hopkins, SC in?
Hopkins is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Hopkins, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hopkins include 29061.
What is the population of Hopkins, SC?
About 1,985 people live in Hopkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hopkins?
Nearby places include Gadsden (6.1 mi), Capitol View (6.8 mi), Eastover (9.4 mi), Arthurtown (9.6 mi), Columbia (9.8 mi).

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

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