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Lexington, SC
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29072.
Population
24,585
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
2,054
ZIP codes
1
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 12 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $87,126 a year, 26% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,700 (15% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,545 a month.
Local data for Lexington, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,126
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$297,700
Median rent
$1,545/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
50.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,279), Irish Americans (2,382), Indian Americans (1,049).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lexington County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,208
134,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.29B
FY 2026, $7,792 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,311
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Lexington
1 in or overlapping Lexington. Population shown
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red BankCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 12.5 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 7.6 |
| White KnollCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7.7 |
| SpringdaleTown | 7.6 mi | 2.7 |
| IrmoTown | 7.6 mi | 6.8 |
| South CongareeTown | 8.2 mi | 3.3 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Lake Murray of RichlandCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.5 |
| St. AndrewsCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 6.1 |
| GilbertTown | 9.8 mi | 2.7 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 9.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| SummitTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| OlympiaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| CayceCity | 12 mi | 16.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, SC in?
- Lexington is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Lexington, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lexington include 29072.
- What is the population of Lexington, SC?
- About 24,585 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Red Bank (4 mi), Oak Grove (5.1 mi), White Knoll (6.9 mi), Seven Oaks (7.2 mi), Springdale (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023