City

Summerville, SC

4 ZIP codes  ·  Dorchester County  ·  South Carolina

👥164,613Population
💰$84,128Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$313,920Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 20.5%Asian: 2.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic7.8%
Black20.5%
Asian2.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,499 (1.4%)
HS Graduate25,015 (24.1%)
Some College14,822 (14.3%)
Associates16,171 (15.6%)
Bachelors11,899 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree34,398 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,128 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$313,919 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,427/mo
Total Housing Units65,967
Vacant Units4,253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Summerville, SC

Summerville is a city in South Carolina, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 164,613 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.19 years.

Economically, Summerville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,127 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Summerville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $313,919, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,426 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Summerville is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.01%).

Summerville, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Summerville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29483 56,979 $82,194 $303,400 $1,220 5.0% 43.2% 78.8%
29485 58,670 $83,287 $311,300 $1,473 5.1% 46.4% 72.6%
29486 48,964 $87,386 $329,300 $1,612 4.1% 44.2% 77.4%