City

Monetta, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Saluda County  ·  South Carolina

👥1,640Population
💰$92,031Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 34.5% Female 65.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 22.3%Other: 5.9%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic7.1%
Black22.3%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
45%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty38.8% ▲ 288% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
HS Graduate547 (42.4%)
Some College363 (28.1%)
Associates165 (12.8%)
Bachelors93 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree122 (9.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 28.1%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
HS Grad42.4%
Some College28.1%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
53%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,031 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Rent$1,024/mo
Total Housing Units586
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
75%
About Monetta, SC

Monetta is a city in South Carolina, located in Saluda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,640 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Monetta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,031 is above the national average. Approximately 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The population of Monetta is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (64.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monetta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29105 1,640 $92,031 $1,024 9.3% 16.7% 87.3%