City

Wadmalaw Island, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Charleston County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,702Population
💰$93,480Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$442,100Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓50.3%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.9%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 31.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White57.9%
Hispanic7.7%
Black31.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads50.3% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate541 (27%)
Some College132 (6.6%)
Associates312 (15.6%)
Bachelors162 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree844 (42.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 42.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College6.6%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate42.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,480 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$442,100 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,409/mo
Total Housing Units1,266
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Wadmalaw Island, SC

Wadmalaw Island is a city in South Carolina, located in Charleston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,702 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Wadmalaw Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,480 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wadmalaw Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $442,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,409 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wadmalaw Island is well-educated. 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (57.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wadmalaw Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29487 2,702 $93,480 $442,100 $1,409 1.9% 50.3% 90.6%