County

Calhoun County, SC

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥9,704Population
💰$56,395Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$155,435Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.5%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 42.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White50.5%
Hispanic4.6%
Black42.5%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,691 (40.6%)
Some College641 (9.7%)
Associates835 (12.6%)
Bachelors776 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,651 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,395 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$155,435 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$934/mo
Total Housing Units4,827
Vacant Units697

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Calhoun County, SC

Calhoun County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,704 residents. With a median age of 45.79, it is a mature county.

Calhoun County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,395 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Calhoun County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $155,435 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $934. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Calhoun County are majority White (50.48%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Calhoun County, SC is a solidly middle-class area in South Carolina. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Calhoun County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29030 Cameron 1,764 $66,813 $174,500 $590 3.0% 42.6%
29135 Saint Matthews 7,940 $54,081 $151,200 $1,011 7.1% 35.3%

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