City

Saint Matthews, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  South Carolina

👥7,940Population
💰$54,081Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$151,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 44.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic5.5%
Black44.5%
Asian0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,217 (40.8%)
Some College542 (10%)
Associates730 (13.4%)
Bachelors630 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,285 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 10%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College10.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,081 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$151,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units3,990
Vacant Units543

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Saint Matthews, SC

Saint Matthews is a city in South Carolina, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,940 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Saint Matthews is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,081 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Matthews is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Matthews is moderately educated. 35.3% 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%.

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Matthews
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29135 7,940 $54,081 $151,200 $1,011 7.1% 35.3% 79.1%