Camden, SC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Camden? It is a small incorporated city in Kershaw County, South Carolina, with an estimated 14,303 people according to our dataset. It lies at 34.257°N, 80.609°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Camden, SC?

What is the population of Camden, SC?

Camden has an estimated population of 14,303. That makes it the 47th largest of the 394 places we list in South Carolina, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in South Carolina has about 1,755 residents, so Camden is roughly 8.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in South Carolina with a similar population include Dentsville (15,153), Gantt (15,138), Hartsville (14,693), Berea (14,652), Cayce (14,009). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Camden differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Camden?

Camden has about 668 people per square mile (258 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within South Carolina, it is denser than about 51% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Camden use?

Camden uses one ZIP code: 29020. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Camden in?

Camden is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 269 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Camden located in South Carolina?

Camden lies in the northern part of South Carolina, at 34.257° north latitude and 80.609° west longitude. The state capital, Columbia, is about 23 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Waxhaw, NC, roughly 48 miles to the north, which shows how near Camden is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Columbia, SC, 23 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Camden, SC?

The closest listed place to Camden is Lugoff, SC, 5.0 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Camden in?

Camden is in Kershaw County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 45055. The county contains 4 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Lugoff (8,243), Bethune (350), Boykin (185). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Camden from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Camden is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 221 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,148 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Camden?

Yes. Our data lists 11 other places named Camden: Camden, NJ (73,562), Camden, AR (10,749), Camden, TN (3,632), Camden, DE (3,551), Camden, OH (1,973), Camden, AL (1,765), Camden, NC (809), Camden, IN (619), and 3 more. When you search for Camden, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina.

Planning a move to Camden?

If you are weighing Camden, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.