City

Cope, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orangeburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,452Population
💰$40,872Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$121,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 17.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White76.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Black17.6%
Asian0.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.3%)
HS Graduate648 (43.1%)
Some College227 (15.1%)
Associates223 (14.8%)
Bachelors201 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree185 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College15.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,872 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$121,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units1,208
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Cope, SC

Cope is a city in South Carolina, located in Orangeburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,452 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Cope is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,872 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cope is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29038 2,452 $40,872 $121,600 $738 5.7% 25.7% 76.8%