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Jasper County, SC
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Jasper County, South Carolina.
Population
32,166
Land area
655sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Jasper County
Jasper County at a glance
- Jasper County is 72% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,613 a year, 5% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,500 (26% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,328 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hardeeville (10,871), Ridgeland (3,764) and Gillisonville (378).
Local data for Jasper County, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools14
- Libraries2
- Banks5
- Post Offices5
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants112
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Jasper County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,613
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$325,500
Prices +11.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,328/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,468), German Americans (3,114), Irish Americans (2,619).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,213
11,144 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $17,333 per person
PPP loans
$57.6M
831 loans, 6,558 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$56.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jasper County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jasper County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
480
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,831
17.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jasper County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jasper County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jasper County, SC?
- Hardeeville is the largest city or town in Jasper County, with about 10,871 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jasper County?
- Jasper County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29912, 29922, 29927, 29934, 29936.
- What is the population of Jasper County, SC?
- About 32,166 people live in Jasper County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jasper County?
- Jasper County borders Chatham County, GA, Beaufort County, Effingham County, GA, Hampton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023