City

Walhalla, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Oconee County  ·  South Carolina

👥12,248Population
💰$52,722Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$179,700Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 16.1%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.4%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic16.1%
Black2.3%
Asian0.1%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma244 (3.2%)
HS Graduate2,645 (35.1%)
Some College1,148 (15.3%)
Associates1,195 (15.9%)
Bachelors795 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,498 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,722 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$179,700 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units5,518
Vacant Units575

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Walhalla, SC

Walhalla is a city in South Carolina, located in Oconee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,248 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Walhalla is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,722 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Walhalla is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walhalla is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walhalla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29691 12,248 $52,722 $179,700 $792 6.2% 30.5% 71.0%