Fairfield County GIS Maps
Home » South Carolina » Fairfield County
Fairfield County, South Carolina, has 20,948 residents and covers 686.3 square miles. The population declined 12.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Fairfield County is 45039.
Winnsboro is the county's largest population center. Fairfield County also includes 5 zip codes, 1 public school district and 16 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Fairfield County Trends
- Population
- 20,948▾
- Median Home Value
- $129,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,103▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Fairfield County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Fairfield County Population
Fairfield County had 20,948 residents in 2020. That was 12.6% lower than in 2010. Fairfield County had 2,506 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 31 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Winnsboro, Ridgeway and Blackstock.
Population Trend in Fairfield County SC
Fairfield County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Fairfield County Zip Codes
Fairfield County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Winnsboro (29180), Ridgeway (29130) and Blackstock (29014). Winnsboro is the largest zip by population, with about 12,445 residents or 59% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 98% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Fairfield County SC
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29180 | Winnsboro | 12,445 | ▾ -12.8% |
| 29130 | Ridgeway | 6,387 | ▾ -4% |
| 29014 | Blackstock | 1,702 | ▾ -10% |
| 29015 | Blair | 1,329 | ▾ -23.5% |
| 29065 | Jenkinsville | 640 | ▾ -5.5% |
| Download all zip code data | |||
Fairfield County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Fairfield County Demographics
Fairfield County has a median age of 46.7, which makes the county a little older than South Carolina overall. About 18.4% of residents are under 18, while 23.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Fairfield County SC
Median Age
46.7
Under 18
18.4%
Age 65+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
Fairfield County School Districts
Fairfield County is served by 1 public school district with 2,103 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Fairfield County SC
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County School District | 2,103 | 100% | ▾ -5.7% |
| Download all school district data | |||
Fairfield County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Fairfield County Housing & Real Estate
Fairfield County has a median home value of $129,100 and a median gross rent of $910. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Carolina median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $446,975 and homes spent about 102 days on the market.
Fairfield County Housing Mix
Fairfield County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Fairfield County Housing Trends
Fairfield County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Fairfield County, SC
Fairfield County has 750 business listings across 242 categories. The largest categories in Fairfield County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (76, 10.1%), Baptist Church (37, 4.9%), and Landmark And Historical Building (25, 3.3%). The full Fairfield County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Fairfield County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Fairfield County, SC
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 76 | 10.1% |
| Baptist Church | 37 | 4.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 25 | 3.3% |
| Gas Stations | 25 | 3.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 16 | 2.1% |
| Event Planning | 11 | 1.5% |
| Religious Organization | 10 | 1.3% |
| Fast Food | 10 | 1.3% |
| Education | 9 | 1.2% |
| Farm | 9 | 1.2% |
Fairfield County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Wave Columbia: Mental Health Treatment In South Carolina | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Winnsboro |
| Fairfield Behavioral Health Services | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Winnsboro |
| Winnsboro Pecans LLC | Agricultural Service | Winnsboro |
| Fairfield County Airport | Airport | Winnsboro |
| SC ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine | Allergist | Winnsboro |
| The Retreat: Lake Wateree Dining | American Restaurants | Ridgeway |
| Gumsprings Riding Academy | Amusement Park | Winnsboro |
| Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center - Winnsboro, SC | Animal Shelters | Winnsboro |
| Ridgeway Marketplace | Antique Store | Ridgeway |
| Value Real Estate Investments | Appraisal Services | Winnsboro |
| Download Fairfield County business listings | ||
Fairfield County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Fairfield County Basemaps
Fairfield County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Fairfield County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Fairfield County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
Paid packages support commercial use, client work, and derived outputs. Some package contents may include source-specific attribution or provider notices. See Licensing & Data Source Notices.
One-time · instant download · 30-day refund guarantee · See full package details
Preview a Live Package Demo
See exactly what is included in a county data package. Inspect how files are organized, the interactive data explorer and how maps and analytics are laid out. The demo loads a real sample package from South Carolina — explore the full structure before you buy.
No email or download required. Opens in a preview window on this page.
Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Fairfield County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.