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Williamsburg County, SC
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.
Population
30,282
Land area
934sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Williamsburg County
Williamsburg County at a glance
- Williamsburg County is 82% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,213, 33% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 (60% below South Carolina) and median rent is $765 a month.
- Its largest cities are Kingstree (3,132), Hemingway (660) and Lane (564).
Local data for Williamsburg County, SC
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools12
- Colleges2
- Libraries3
- Banks7
- Post Offices7
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants70
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Williamsburg County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,213
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$104,500
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (981), Italian Americans (315), German Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.1%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,451
6,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,661
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$246M
FY 2026, $7,937 per person
PPP loans
$50.18M
1,178 loans, 5,515 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.07K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Williamsburg County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamsburg County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
269
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamsburg County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Williamsburg County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Williamsburg County, SC?
- Kingstree is the largest city or town in Williamsburg County, with about 3,132 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Williamsburg County?
- Williamsburg County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29056, 29510, 29518, 29556, 29564.
- What is the population of Williamsburg County, SC?
- About 30,282 people live in Williamsburg County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Williamsburg County?
- Williamsburg County borders Berkeley County, Florence County, Georgetown County, Clarendon County, Marion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023