City

Walterboro, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Colleton County  ·  South Carolina

👥22,367Population
💰$47,083Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$155,700Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊12.6%Unemployment▲ 156% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 38.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White53.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black38.5%
Asian0.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment12.6% ▲ 156% above avg
No HS Diploma241 (1.8%)
HS Graduate5,177 (38%)
Some College2,255 (16.5%)
Associates1,982 (14.5%)
Bachelors1,285 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree2,690 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College16.5%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,083 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$155,700 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$862/mo
Total Housing Units9,847
Vacant Units859

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Walterboro, SC

Walterboro is a city in South Carolina, located in Colleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,367 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Walterboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,083 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Walterboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $862 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walterboro is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walterboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29488 22,367 $47,083 $155,700 $862 12.6% 29.2% 65.8%