ZIP Code 29138 Demographics

Saluda County, South Carolina  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 29138 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,851

↓ 48.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$39,607

↓ 22.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$85,900

↓ 27.1% vs county

Median Age

38.7 yrs

↑ 10.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

↑ 27.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 29138 compares to Saluda County and South Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 29138 $40k Saluda $51k South Carolina $64k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 29138 $86k Saluda $118k South Carolina $216k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

72.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$688

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 29138 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$85,900
Down Payment (20%)$17,180
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$545P&I: $434 | Tax: $86 | Ins: $25
Rent (Local Median)
$688
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $143/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 29138, sorted by distance.

29166 10.5 mi away saluda county 29666 13.6 mi away greenwood county 29832 14.3 mi away edgefield county 29129 18.8 mi away aiken county 29105 19.2 mi away aiken county 29646 22.6 mi away greenwood county 29649 25.2 mi away greenwood county

About Saluda County

Saluda County is located in South Carolina and has a total population of 18,952. The county's median household income is $51,041 and median home value is $117,800. ZIP code 29138 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Saluda County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.