What are the best cities for a franchise in South Carolina?

The top-rated areas for franchises in South Carolina are ZIP 29708 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29451 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29634 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does South Carolina compare to other states for franchises?

South Carolina averages 93/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in South Carolina

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $110,201 in household income. ZIP 29708 leads at 100, $129,304 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 29708 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,304
#2	ZIP 29451 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,285
#3	ZIP 29634 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#4	ZIP 29466 Pop. 44 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,546
#5	ZIP 29707 Pop. 35 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,609
#6	ZIP 29455 Pop. 26 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,422
#7	ZIP 29492 Pop. 20 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,605
#8	ZIP 29036 Pop. 27 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,438
#9	ZIP 29715 Pop. 44 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,323
#10	ZIP 29681 Pop. 68 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,694
#11	ZIP 29429 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,857
#12	ZIP 29464 Pop. 52 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$107,215
#13	ZIP 29926 Pop. 25 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,573
#14	ZIP 29072 Pop. 68 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,415
#15	ZIP 29412 Pop. 40 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,443
#16	ZIP 29928 Pop. 15 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,979
#17	ZIP 29016 Pop. 29 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$100,122
#18	ZIP 29910 Pop. 50 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,122
#19	ZIP 29860 Pop. 17 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,663
#20	ZIP 29676 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,206

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across South Carolina, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $110,201 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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