Easiest ZIP codes to buy in South Carolina
Top 25 easiest ZIP codes to buy into in South Carolina by price-to-income ratio. #1 is 29039 (Cordova) at about 0.7x. Compare buy-in affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home price-to-income ratios in South Carolina — a practical “buy-in difficulty” signal that combines local home values with local earnings.
Lowest ratios on this board: 29039 (Cordova) at about 0.7x; 29591 (Scranton) at about 1.1x; 29477 (St. George) at about 1.3x.
Open a ZIP page for an illustrative “estimated income to buy” figure based on a transparent mortgage model (down payment, rate, taxes, and insurance assumptions).
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the South Carolina state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Price-to-income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29039 | Cordova | Orangeburg County | 0.7x | 3,008 | $72,639 | $53,000 |
| 2 | 29591 | Scranton | Florence County | 1.1x | 4,292 | $55,481 | $58,900 |
| 3 | 29477 | St. George | Dorchester County | 1.3x | 6,949 | $57,581 | $75,300 |
| 4 | 29827 | Fairfax | Allendale County | 1.3x | 3,792 | $44,688 | $59,600 |
| 5 | 29916 | Yemassee | Hampton County | 1.3x | 1,595 | $73,333 | $98,900 |
| 6 | 29178 | Whitmire | Newberry County | 1.4x | 3,509 | $59,960 | $81,900 |
| 7 | 29052 | Gadsden | Richland County | 1.4x | 2,057 | $53,571 | $75,300 |
| 8 | 29163 | Vance | Orangeburg County | 1.5x | 1,546 | $40,625 | $59,100 |
| 9 | 29031 | Carlisle | Chester County | 1.5x | 1,747 | $64,583 | $96,500 |
| 10 | 29111 | — | Clarendon County | 1.5x | 1,551 | $78,656 | $117,900 |
| 11 | 29929 | Islandton | Colleton County | 1.5x | 1,301 | $58,995 | $89,200 |
| 12 | 29540 | Dovesville | Darlington County | 1.5x | 3,596 | $43,654 | $66,900 |
| 13 | 29009 | Bethune | Kershaw County | 1.5x | 2,396 | $62,833 | $96,400 |
| 14 | 29168 | Wedgefield | Sumter County | 1.6x | 2,583 | $40,912 | $65,900 |
| 15 | 29101 | McBee | Chesterfield County | 1.6x | 2,724 | $62,417 | $100,600 |
| 16 | 29845 | Plum Branch | McCormick County | 1.6x | 1,127 | $57,100 | $92,900 |
| 17 | 29590 | Lane | Williamsburg County | 1.6x | 3,756 | $45,809 | $74,700 |
| 18 | 29570 | McColl | Marlboro County | 1.6x | 3,992 | $33,150 | $54,600 |
| 19 | 29584 | Patrick | Chesterfield County | 1.7x | 2,527 | $45,139 | $75,000 |
| 20 | 29353 | Jonesville | Union County | 1.7x | 3,627 | $66,045 | $110,500 |
| 21 | 29446 | — | Colleton County | 1.7x | 1,257 | $35,375 | $59,800 |
| 22 | 29565 | Latta | Dillon County | 1.7x | 6,460 | $41,589 | $70,400 |
| 23 | 29817 | Blackville | Barnwell County | 1.7x | 4,230 | $47,260 | $80,200 |
| 24 | 29056 | Greeleyville | Williamsburg County | 1.7x | 2,288 | $43,301 | $73,900 |
| 25 | 29032 | — | Kershaw County | 1.7x | 4,817 | $56,447 | $97,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in South Carolina are easiest to buy into?
By median home price-to-income ratio, 29039 (Cordova) ranks near the top at about 0.7x. Lower ratios generally mean local incomes go further against local home prices.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in South Carolina?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with both income and home-value data by lowest median home price-to-income ratio (with a population floor).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in South Carolina?
Visit the South Carolina state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.