County

Orangeburg County, SC

18 ZIP codes  ·  15 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥85,488Population
💰$43,624Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$114,843Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 96% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 61.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1.7%Race
White33.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black61.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 96% above avg
No HS Diploma581 (1.2%)
HS Graduate18,438 (36.9%)
Some College5,784 (11.6%)
Associates7,141 (14.3%)
Bachelors7,541 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree10,536 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College11.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,624 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$114,842 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units42,596
Vacant Units8,823

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Orangeburg County, SC

Orangeburg County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 85,488 residents. With a median age of 41.72, it is a middle-aged county.

Orangeburg County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,624 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Orangeburg County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $114,842 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $824. Homeownership rates are high at 66.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Orangeburg County are majority Black (61.21%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Orangeburg County, SC is a working-class area in South Carolina. The 18 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 Orangeburg County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
29018 Bowman 3,374 $39,694 $115,400 $744 9.0% 22.5%
29432 Branchville 2,422 $45,341 $144,800 $809 7.5% 38.7%
29038 Cope 2,452 $40,872 $121,600 $738 5.7% 25.7%
29039 Cordova 3,008 $72,639 $53,000 $1,059 0.1% 45.6%
29047 Elloree 3,745 $34,964 $147,600 $769 11.1% 28.0%
29048 Eutawville 4,680 $42,672 $96,000 $788 16.2% 18.6%
29059 Holly Hill 5,234 $37,993 $111,100 $698 7.9% 30.4%
29107 Neeses 2,695 $41,875 $82,600 $835 6.0% 35.3%
29112 North 3,718 $44,214 $83,100 $749 3.9% 30.0%
29113 Norway 2,186 $50,455 $88,000 $863 30.2% 34.9%
29115 Orangeburg 27,179 $34,174 $95,600 $779 12.9% 37.3%
29118 Orangeburg 15,676 $57,704 $160,900 $967 5.0% 50.2%
29133 Rowesville 1,198 $43,281 $128,600 $732 11.3% 18.8%
29142 Santee 4,658 $50,673 $167,000 $944 6.7% 38.1%
29146 Springfield 1,295 $36,591 $92,800 $748 2.7% 29.0%
29163 Vance 1,546 $40,625 $59,100 $629 8.3% 20.1%