City

Awendaw, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Charleston County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,366Population
💰$107,857Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$479,300Median Home Value▲ 72% above avg
🎓56.7%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 26.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White63.0%
Hispanic6.5%
Black26.9%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads56.7% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.5%)
HS Graduate558 (18%)
Some College135 (4.4%)
Associates634 (20.4%)
Bachelors374 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,385 (44.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 44.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College4.4%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate44.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,857 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$479,300 ▲ 72% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,817/mo
Total Housing Units1,753
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
73%
About Awendaw, SC

Awendaw is a city in South Carolina, located in Charleston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,366 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Awendaw is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,857 is above the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Awendaw is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $479,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,817 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Awendaw is well-educated. 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (62.96%).

Awendaw, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Awendaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29429 4,366 $107,857 $479,300 $2,817 5.7% 56.7% 94.0%