Newberry, SC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Newberry? It is a small incorporated city in Newberry County, South Carolina, with an estimated 11,954 people according to our dataset. It lies at 34.281°N, 81.601°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Newberry, SC?

What is the population of Newberry, SC?

Newberry has an estimated population of 11,954. That makes it the 55th 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 Newberry is roughly 6.8 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 Irmo (12,483), Parker (12,227), James Island (12,109), Moncks Corner (11,986), Georgetown (11,754). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Newberry differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Newberry?

Newberry has about 1,140 people per square mile (440 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within South Carolina, it is denser than about 73% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Newberry use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Newberry: 29108. 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 Newberry in?

Newberry 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 220 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 Newberry located in South Carolina?

Newberry lies in the northwestern part of South Carolina, at 34.281° north latitude and 81.601° west longitude. The state capital, Columbia, is about 43 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Evans, GA, roughly 58 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Newberry is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Columbia, SC, 43 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Newberry, SC?

The closest listed place to Newberry is Clinton, SC, 20.2 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Newberry in?

Newberry is in Newberry County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 45071. The county contains 7 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Whitmire (1,454), Prosperity (1,292), Little Mountain (294), Pomaria (177), Silverstreet (167). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Newberry from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Newberry is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 165 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,092 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 Newberry?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Newberry: Newberry, FL (6,231), Newberry, MI (2,965), Newberry, IN (185). When you search for Newberry, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Newberry in Newberry County, South Carolina.

Planning a move to Newberry?

If you are weighing Newberry, 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.