Saluda County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
18,821
population (2021)
-5.3%
pop change since 2010
45081
FIPS code
Saluda County ZIP code map
About Saluda County
Saluda County is located in South Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,821 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.3% from 19,875 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Saluda County is 45081.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,821 |
| 2010 population | 19,875 |
| Change | -5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45081 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Saluda County
ZIP codes for Saluda County, SC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29129 | Ridge Spring | Saluda | View map |
| 29138 | Saluda | Saluda | View map |
| 29166 | Ward | Saluda | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,594
Population
39.0
Median age
$41,271
Median household income
$24,434
Per capita income
$108,650
Median home value
$671
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
23.2%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
3,782
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
404
Under 5
321
472
5–9
374
361
10–14
287
485
15–19
385
288
20–24
229
573
25–34
454
751
35–44
596
758
45–54
600
445
55–59
353
341
60–64
271
604
65–74
479
310
75–84
246
115
85+
92
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,693 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,901 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,846 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.7%
Black or African American
22.4%
Hispanic or Latino
17%
Two or more races
12.6%
Other race
5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,319 | 41.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,854 | 22.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,164 | 17% |
| Two or more races | 1,605 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 702 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 108 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.7%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $41,271 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.5%
$50k–$100k
31.0%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k–$300k
8.4%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,650 |
| Median rent / month | $671 |
| Owner occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter occupied | 24.5% |
| Vacant | 24.5% |
| Single-family detached | 67.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 28.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 37.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.2% |
| Electricity | 66.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 5.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,985 | 59.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 161 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 826 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 975 | 15.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,457 | 28.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,314 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.0% | 30.9% |
| Married | 50.7% | 54.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
Some HS, no diploma
16.6%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
11.5%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.5%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 74.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 126 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 175 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,221 | 34.5% |
| High school | 692 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 317 | 26.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
15.6%
Retail trade
13.6%
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Construction
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Professional & management
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Public administration
3.9%
Other services
1.8%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.1% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 23.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.6% |
| Carpool | 16.1% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 12.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.0 |
Poverty
All people
23.2%
Under 18 years
34.7%
18 and over
21.1%
Married-couple families
17.5%
Female-led households
36.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.1% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 33.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 22.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 532 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 16.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.1% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,869 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,051 | 6.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,026 | 6.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,603 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 9,466 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 7,700 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 137 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 991 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 114 | 5.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,124 | 10.6% |
| French | 896 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 611 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 57 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 49 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 85.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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