City

Salters, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Williamsburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,756Population
💰$45,809Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$74,700Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.1% Female 38.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.4%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 77.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White14.4%
Hispanic6.7%
Black77.5%
Asian0.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
13%
25–44
38%
45–64
28%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma80 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,033 (45%)
Some College469 (20.4%)
Associates263 (11.5%)
Bachelors147 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree303 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College20.4%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,809 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$74,700 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units1,201
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Salters, SC

Salters is a city in South Carolina, located in Williamsburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,756 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Salters is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,809 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Salters is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salters is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (77.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salters
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29590 3,756 $45,809 $74,700 $645 4.9% 19.6% 84.1%