County ProfileSC
Lancaster County
Population: 96,016 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
96,016
People
Median age
42.5
Housing
Total households
40,128
Income
Median household income
$78,869
Housing
Total housing units
43,832
Employment
Employment rate
55.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.1%
County details
Local time 01:53:18(ET)| Name | Lancaster |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard2 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 803, 839 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 34.6868182, -80.7036885 |
| Land area | 549.2 sq miles(1,422.3 km²) |
Map of Lancaster county, South Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Lancaster County
Compare the largest cities in Lancaster County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 8,460 | $46,311 | 3ZIPs |
| Kershaw | 1,693 | $68,693 | 1ZIPs |
| Van Wyck | 848 | $38,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Heath Springs | 742 | $52,569 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Lancaster County
Review the most populated postal areas across Lancaster County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
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