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Newberry, SC
City in Newberry County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29108.
Population
10,790
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,176
ZIP codes
1
Newberry and its ZIP codes
Newberry at a glance
- Newberry is about 6.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 60th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $51,260, 26% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,400 (45% below South Carolina) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Newberry, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants67
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Newberry, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,260
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,356), German Americans (809), Irish Americans (426).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newberry County. PPP loans are for Newberry.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,566
14,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,711 per person
PPP loans
$31.3M
640 loans, 3,739 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newberry, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newberry, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
561
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newberry, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Newberry
1 in or overlapping Newberry. Population shown
Cities near Newberry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| ProsperityTown | 6.4 mi | 2 |
| SilverstreetTown | 7.4 mi | 3.3 |
| PomariaTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Little MountainTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| JoannaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| WhitmireTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PeakTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ChapinTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| JenkinsvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| ClintonCity | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| Cross HillTown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| SaludaTown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake Murray of RichlandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.5 |
| CarlisleTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newberry, SC in?
- Newberry is in Newberry County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Newberry, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newberry include 29108.
- What is the population of Newberry, SC?
- About 10,790 people live in Newberry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newberry?
- Nearby places include Helena (2 mi), Prosperity (6.4 mi), Silverstreet (7.4 mi), Pomaria (11 mi), Little Mountain (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023