City

Ridgeville, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  South Carolina

👥11,531Population
💰$73,207Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$246,000Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.2%Hispanic: 6%Black: 27.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White60.2%
Hispanic6.0%
Black27.1%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,972 (41.5%)
Some College915 (12.8%)
Associates1,152 (16.1%)
Bachelors732 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,356 (19%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,207 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$246,000 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units3,989
Vacant Units464

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Ridgeville, SC

Ridgeville is a city in South Carolina, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,531 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Ridgeville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,207 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgeville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ridgeville is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ridgeville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29472 11,531 $73,207 $246,000 $935 0.9% 29.2% 84.9%