29138 ZIP Code – Saluda, South Carolina

ZIP code 29138 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Saluda, South Carolina, within Saluda County with a population of approximately 9,851 residents. At $39,607, the median household income here runs below the South Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. At $85,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 71.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $688 is below the national average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average. About 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 39.4, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 29166, 29037, 29145.

ZIP Code 29138 Data

Population 9,851
Median Household Income $39,607
Median Home Value $85,900
Median Rent $688
Median Age 39.4
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
County Saluda County

ZIP 29138 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 29138SC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population9,85112k10k
Median Household Income$39k$58k$73k
Median Home Value$85k$188k$258k
Median Rent$688$960$1,088
Median Age39.442.443.2
Unemployment Rate1.9%5.4%5.0%
Poverty Rate22.3%17.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher15.9%24.4%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29166 WARD 743 $63,333
29037 CHAPPELLS 961 $62,031
29145 SILVERSTREET 935 $54,054
29666 NINETY SIX 6,351 $67,931
29832 JOHNSTON 5,514 $45,437