City

Sheldon, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  South Carolina

👥246Population
💰$116,700Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂71.0Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓67.1%College Grads▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

25–44
8%
45–64
8%
65+
41%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads67.1% ▲ 73% above avg
HS Graduate10 (4.2%)
Some College18 (7.6%)
Associates50 (21.1%)
Graduate Degree159 (67.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 4.2%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 21.1%Graduate: 67.1%Edu
HS Grad4.2%
Some College7.6%
Associates21.1%
Graduate67.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,700 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio17.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units291
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
72%
About Sheldon, SC

Sheldon is a city in South Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 246 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71 years.

Economically, Sheldon is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,700 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sheldon is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheldon is highly educated. 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.93%).

Sheldon, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Sheldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29941 246 $116,700 $2,000,000+ 0.0% 67.1% 94.0%