Hamer, South Carolina

Hamer, South Carolina
Driving northbound on US 301-501 just before entering Hamer.
Hamer
Location within the state of South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°29′12″N 79°19′02″W / 34.48667°N 79.31722°W / 34.48667; -79.31722
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyDillon
Area
 • Total
5.06 sq mi (13.10 km2)
 • Land5.04 sq mi (13.06 km2)
 • Water0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
138 ft (42 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
820
 • Density163/sq mi (62.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29547
Area codes843 and 854
FIPS code45-31660
GNIS feature ID2812951

Hamer is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dillon County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 820.

Hamer is home to Hamer Hall, a residence from 1890 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the location of South of the Border, a famed tourist trap just before the state line with North Carolina; and it is the home of Blenheim Ginger Ale.