Housing Owner-Occupied % of Units, by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — South Carolina

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Owner-occupancy rates across South Carolina display a clear urban-rural divide, with zip codes in and around Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville exhibiting notably lower rates (40–55%), likely driven by higher concentrations of rental housing near city centers and university areas. Rural and exurban zip codes throughout the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions consistently reach 80–90% owner-occupancy, with particularly strong clusters of yellow-shaded areas in the southern interior and central portions of the state. The coastal zone around Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, and Charleston shows considerable variability, reflecting a mix of resort/vacation rental markets alongside established residential communities.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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