City

Ravenel, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Charleston County  ·  South Carolina

👥5,869Population
💰$69,762Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$243,800Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.7%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 45.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White45.7%
Hispanic5.4%
Black45.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
32%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma93 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,576 (35.4%)
Some College249 (5.6%)
Associates555 (12.5%)
Bachelors260 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,720 (38.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College5.6%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,762 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$243,800 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$971/mo
Total Housing Units2,370
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Ravenel, SC

Ravenel is a city in South Carolina, located in Charleston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,869 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Ravenel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,762 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ravenel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $971 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ravenel is well-educated. 44.5% 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 45.7%.

Ravenel, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Ravenel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29470 5,869 $69,762 $243,800 $971 0.0% 44.5% 84.1%