City

Santee, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orangeburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,658Population
💰$50,673Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.3% Female 57.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 64.3%Asian: 2.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White30.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Black64.3%
Asian2.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
15%
25–44
13%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.8%)
HS Graduate985 (35.6%)
Some College336 (12.1%)
Associates370 (13.4%)
Bachelors418 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree636 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College12.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,673 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$944/mo
Total Housing Units2,083
Vacant Units313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Santee, SC

Santee is a city in South Carolina, located in Orangeburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,658 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Santee is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,673 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Santee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santee is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (64.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Santee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29142 4,658 $50,673 $167,000 $944 6.7% 38.1% 84.7%