City

Ward, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Saluda County  ·  South Carolina

👥790Population
💰$44,625Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.3% Female 38.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 38%Race
White55.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black38.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
15%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty32.7% ▲ 227% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (9.5%)
HS Graduate187 (40.6%)
Some College73 (15.8%)
Associates31 (6.7%)
Bachelors47 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree79 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College15.8%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,625 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units421
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Ward, SC

Ward is a city in South Carolina, located in Saluda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 790 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Ward is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,625 is below the national average. Approximately 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ward is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ward is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29166 790 $44,625 $115,600 $694 1.2% 27.3% 77.0%