City

Catawba, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,286Population
💰$71,164Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$242,700Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 9.6%Asian: 1.9%Other: 0.2%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black9.6%
Asian1.9%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
39%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate644 (29.2%)
Some College288 (13.1%)
Associates437 (19.8%)
Bachelors177 (8%)
Graduate Degree651 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,164 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$242,700 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,205/mo
Total Housing Units1,454
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
62%
About Catawba, SC

Catawba is a city in South Carolina, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,286 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Catawba is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,164 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Catawba is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,205 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Catawba is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.51%).

Catawba, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Catawba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29704 3,286 $71,164 $242,700 $1,205 8.5% 37.6% 87.8%