City

Saluda, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Saluda County  ·  South Carolina

👥9,641Population
💰$45,410Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$111,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47%Hispanic: 24.2%Black: 25.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White47.0%
Hispanic24.2%
Black25.1%
Asian0.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma111 (2%)
HS Graduate2,227 (40.5%)
Some College735 (13.4%)
Associates714 (13%)
Bachelors741 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree965 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College13.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,410 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$111,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units4,407
Vacant Units728

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Saluda, SC

Saluda is a city in South Carolina, located in Saluda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,641 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Saluda is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,410 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Saluda is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saluda is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Saluda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29138 9,641 $45,410 $111,200 $780 1.9% 31.1% 70.8%