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Williston, SC
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29853.
Population
2,870
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
321
ZIP codes
1
Williston and its ZIP codes
Williston at a glance
- Williston is 82% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,484 a year, 43% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 (59% below South Carolina) and median rent is $677 a month.
Local data for Williston, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williston, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,484
Poverty rate
30.5%
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$677/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (119), German Americans (74), Scottish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnwell County. PPP loans are for Williston.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,891
4,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,043 per person
PPP loans
$4.09M
140 loans, 495 jobs reported
How people get to work
Williston, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit9.8%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williston, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williston, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.2%
U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Williston
1 in or overlapping Williston. Population shown
Cities near Williston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElkoTown | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| WindsorTown | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BlackvilleTown | 8.6 mi | 8.9 |
| SpringfieldTown | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| SnellingTown | 11 mi | 4 |
| BarnwellCity | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| SalleyTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HildaTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| New EllentonTown | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| PerryTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| DenmarkCity | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| NorwayTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| WagenerTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| GovanTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| AikenCity | 19 mi | 21.8 |
| NeesesTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williston, SC in?
- Williston is in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Williston, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Williston include 29853.
- What is the population of Williston, SC?
- About 2,870 people live in Williston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williston?
- Nearby places include Elko (2.8 mi), Windsor (7.5 mi), Blackville (8.6 mi), Springfield (10 mi), Snelling (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023