City

Cottageville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Colleton County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,579Population
💰$51,310Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$161,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.1%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 16.9%Other: 4.9%Race
White65.1%
Hispanic10.7%
Black16.9%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,021 (39.9%)
Some College603 (23.6%)
Associates217 (8.5%)
Bachelors486 (19%)
Graduate Degree216 (8.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College23.6%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,310 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$161,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units2,078
Vacant Units366

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Cottageville, SC

Cottageville is a city in South Carolina, located in Colleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,579 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Cottageville is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,310 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cottageville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottageville is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cottageville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29435 4,579 $51,310 $161,500 $887 2.2% 27.5% 89.7%