City

Cordova, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orangeburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,008Population
💰$72,639Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$53,000Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 98% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 51.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White40.0%
Hispanic6.2%
Black51.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
12%
25–44
28%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 98% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (2.5%)
HS Graduate697 (31.9%)
Some College237 (10.9%)
Associates201 (9.2%)
Bachelors507 (23.2%)
Graduate Degree488 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 23.2%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College10.9%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors23.2%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
47%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,639 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$53,000 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,059/mo
Total Housing Units1,817
Vacant Units435

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Cordova, SC

Cordova is a city in South Carolina, located in Orangeburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,008 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Cordova is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,639 is near the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cordova is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $53,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,059 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cordova is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (51.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cordova
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29039 3,008 $72,639 $53,000 $1,059 0.1% 45.6% 76.4%