City

Saint George, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  South Carolina

👥6,949Population
💰$57,581Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$75,300Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.3%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 51.3%Other: 2%Race
White46.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Black51.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma81 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,740 (37.6%)
Some College548 (11.8%)
Associates808 (17.5%)
Bachelors405 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,045 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,581 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$75,300 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$919/mo
Total Housing Units3,527
Vacant Units559

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Saint George, SC

Saint George is a city in South Carolina, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,949 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Saint George is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,581 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Saint George is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $919 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint George is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint George
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29477 6,949 $57,581 $75,300 $919 3.7% 31.3% 80.0%