City

Ladson, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkeley County  ·  South Carolina

👥39,280Population
💰$79,038Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$244,400Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 28.9%Asian: 3.6%Other: 4.9%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic13.6%
Black28.9%
Asian3.6%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
35%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma362 (1.5%)
HS Graduate6,478 (26.8%)
Some College3,862 (16%)
Associates4,391 (18.2%)
Bachelors3,038 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree6,021 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.7%Renter: 37.3%Tenure
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,038 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$244,400 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,473/mo
Total Housing Units16,136
Vacant Units1,218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Ladson, SC

Ladson is a city in South Carolina, located in Berkeley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 39,280 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Ladson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,038 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ladson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,473 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ladson is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ladson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29456 39,280 $79,038 $244,400 $1,473 4.8% 37.5% 62.7%