Chapin
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina

Chapin is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, with 1,809 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Mountain, 4.7 miles NW.
- 1,809residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 810 / sq mipopulation density
- 29036ZIP code
About Chapin
Chapin, South Carolina is a town located in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. Chapin had a population of 1,809 at the 2020 census.
Chapin is located approximately 24 miles (39 km) northwest of Columbia, South Carolina.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chapin weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Chapin
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Chapin
- Median household income
- $79,922
- Median home value
- $221,000
- Median rent
- $1,570/mo
- Median age
- 43
Do you know Chapin? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Chapin special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Chapin
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Chapin Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Chapin, SC population
Chapin had 1,809 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,809 |
|---|---|
| Density | 810 per sq mi (313 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chapin at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lexington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,809 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.23 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1653° N, 81.3393° W |
| ZIP code | 29036 |
| Official website | chapinsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4513150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chapin
- Little Mountain4.7 mi NW
- Peak4.9 mi N
- Lake Murray of Richland5.2 mi SE
- Pomaria8.4 mi NW
- Irmo9.3 mi SE
- Jenkinsville10.4 mi N
- Prosperity11.3 mi W
- Lexington13.7 mi SE
- Seven Oaks14.0 mi SE
- St. Andrews15.5 mi SE
- Oak Grove16.5 mi SE
- Gilbert16.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chapin
What county is Chapin in?
Chapin is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Chapin, SC?
1,809 people lived in Chapin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chapin, SC?
The ZIP code of Chapin is 29036.
What is the elevation of Chapin?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chapin?
Little Mountain (4.7 mi), Peak (4.9 mi), Lake Murray of Richland (5.2 mi), Pomaria (8.4 mi), Irmo (9.3 mi).
Last updated: