City

Edisto Island, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Colleton County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,659Population
💰$77,386Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂62.8Median Age
🏠$556,300Median Home Value▲ 100% above avg
🎓58.0%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 15.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Black15.8%
Asian0.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
18–24
1%
25–44
8%
45–64
39%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads58.0% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate459 (20%)
Some College111 (4.8%)
Associates379 (16.5%)
Bachelors218 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,113 (48.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 48.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College4.8%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate48.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,386 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$556,300 ▲ 100% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,019/mo
Total Housing Units3,545
Vacant Units2,169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Edisto Island, SC

Edisto Island is a city in South Carolina, located in Colleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,659 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.8 years.

Economically, Edisto Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,386 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Edisto Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $556,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,019 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edisto Island is well-educated. 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.35%).

Edisto Island, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Edisto Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29438 2,659 $77,386 $556,300 $1,019 7.0% 58.0% 89.1%