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County ProfileSC

Barnwell County

Population: 20,589 · 5 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
20,589
People
Median age
40.4
Housing
Total households
8,116
Income
Median household income
$46,626
Housing
Total housing units
9,927
Employment
Employment rate
53.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
87.8%
County details
Local time 02:19:05(ET)
NameBarnwell
Total ZIP codes5total
ZIP codes (by type)
3 Standard2 PO Box
Area code803, 839
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates33.2605516, -81.4342278
Land area548.4 sq miles(1,420.3 km²)

Map of Barnwell county, South Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Barnwell County, South Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Barnwell County

Compare the largest cities in Barnwell County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Barnwell4,652$52,0061ZIPs
Williston2,877$39,4841ZIPs
Blackville1,923$21,7421ZIPs
Hilda418$44,8611ZIPs
Elko140$40,2781ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Barnwell County

Review the most populated postal areas across Barnwell County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
29812Barnwell$51,87011,107
29853Williston$44,9836,161
29817Blackville$41,5794,154
29826Elko136
29813Hilda

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS