Summerville town, SC

ZIP 29483 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Summerville town, SC (29483)

Median Income

$82,194

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,278

Wealth inflow

Population

56,979

Unemployment

5.1%

1.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,278 for ZIP 29483 (Summerville town, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.1%+37% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.3%-29% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.4%-37% vs US avg

1,527

Establishments

21,826

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction7.5%
Manufacturing11.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade10.3%
Transportation, utilities6.8%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management13.0%
Education, health care, social26.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
Other services3.7%
Public administration6.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29483 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 37.8%, median income rose 6.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.7%.

Median Income

$82,194

+9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate