City

Saint Stephen, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkeley County  ·  South Carolina

👥6,287Population
💰$48,245Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 44.5%Other: 2%Race
White42.0%
Hispanic11.2%
Black44.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma76 (2%)
HS Graduate1,888 (50.1%)
Some College377 (10%)
Associates469 (12.5%)
Bachelors417 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree539 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 10%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College10.0%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,245 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units2,804
Vacant Units447

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Saint Stephen, SC

Saint Stephen is a city in South Carolina, located in Berkeley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,287 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Saint Stephen is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,245 is below the national average. Approximately 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Stephen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Stephen is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Stephen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29479 6,287 $48,245 $104,900 $878 4.6% 25.4% 78.5%