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Wedgefield, SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29168.

Population

1,968

Land area

8.5sq mi

People per sq mi

231

ZIP codes

1

Wedgefield and its ZIP codes

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Wedgefield at a glance

  • Wedgefield is 31% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $44,410, 36% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $26,500 (90% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,094 a month.

Local data for Wedgefield, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wedgefield, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$44,410

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$26,500

Median rent

$1,094/mo

Homeownership

78.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.0%

Median age

35.5

Average commute

42.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (197), Irish Americans (180), Scottish Americans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Wedgefield.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,501

35,348 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,221

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,911 per person

Sumter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone98.4%
  • Carpooled1.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 42.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wedgefield, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

608

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

512

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

46.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wedgefield, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.7%

U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts

Diabetes

18.3%

U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts

Smoking

21.0%

U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.1%

U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts

ZIP codes in Wedgefield

1 in or overlapping Wedgefield. Population shown

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Cities near Wedgefield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cane SavannahCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.6
CherryvaleCensus-designated place6 mi1.8
StateburgCensus-designated place6.5 mi4.7
OaklandCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.7
PrivateerCensus-designated place8.2 mi8.2
SumterCity9.8 mi33.1
LakewoodCensus-designated place10 mi7.5
EastoverTown10 mi1.2
South SumterCensus-designated place10 mi2.3
PinewoodTown10 mi1.1
DalzellCensus-designated place11 mi5.8
MulberryCensus-designated place12 mi2
PaxvilleTown13 mi1.1
East SumterCensus-designated place13 mi3.3
GadsdenCensus-designated place15 mi11.5
RembertCensus-designated place15 mi3.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wedgefield, SC in?
Wedgefield is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Wedgefield, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wedgefield include 29168.
What is the population of Wedgefield, SC?
About 1,968 people live in Wedgefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wedgefield?
Nearby places include Cane Savannah (4.3 mi), Cherryvale (6 mi), Stateburg (6.5 mi), Oakland (7.3 mi), Privateer (8.2 mi).

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