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Oak Grove, SC
Census-designated place in Lexington County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29170.
Population
12,256
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,620
ZIP codes
1
Oak Grove and its ZIP codes
Oak Grove at a glance
- Oak Grove is about 9.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $74,554, 8% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,300 (19% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,045 a month.
Local data for Oak Grove, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oak Grove, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,554
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$1,045/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,461), Irish Americans (1,192), Mexican Americans (835).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lexington County. PPP loans are for Oak Grove.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,208
134,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $7,792 per person
How people get to work
Oak Grove, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Grove, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Grove, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Oak Grove
1 in or overlapping Oak Grove. Population shown
Cities near Oak Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringdaleTown | 2.5 mi | 2.7 |
| South CongareeTown | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 5 mi | 9.4 |
| LexingtonTown | 5.1 mi | 12 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Red BankCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 12.5 |
| Pine RidgeTown | 5.7 mi | 4.5 |
| St. AndrewsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.1 |
| OlympiaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CayceCity | 6.7 mi | 16.9 |
| White KnollCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.1 |
| IrmoTown | 8 mi | 6.8 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 6.8 |
| ArthurtownCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| GastonTown | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| Lake Murray of RichlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Grove, SC in?
- Oak Grove is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Oak Grove, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oak Grove include 29170.
- What is the population of Oak Grove, SC?
- About 12,256 people live in Oak Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Grove?
- Nearby places include Springdale (2.5 mi), South Congaree (4.7 mi), West Columbia (5 mi), Lexington (5.1 mi), Seven Oaks (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023