29138 ZIP Code
Saluda, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29138 |
| City/Town: | Saluda |
| County: | Saluda |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,851 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,607 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,198 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,490 |
| Median Home Value: | $85,900 |
| Land Area: | 221.0 sq miles
572.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0424, -81.7762 |
Population Information (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,851 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,200 | 52.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,651 | 47.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 702 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 833 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 618 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 788 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 417 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 977 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,263 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,229 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 722 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 577 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 988 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 530 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 207 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $85,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $688 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,490 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,685 | 82.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 805 | 17.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,652 | 72.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,033 | 28.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,493 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 610 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 776 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,325 | 35.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,091 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 722 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 675 | 10.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 294 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29138 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,607 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,908 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,131 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,198 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,025 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,928 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 97 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,621 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,931 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 575 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 422 | 10.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,881 | 49.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,598 | 26.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 108 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 653 | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,605 | 16.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,115 | 21.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,633 | 26.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,237 | 12.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,379 | 14.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29138 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 131 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 319 | 8.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 704 | 19.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 320 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 676 | 18.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 584 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 381 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 337 | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 130 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 103 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29138 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,735 | 69.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 473 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 256 | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 94 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29138 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 269 | 6.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 197 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 688 | 17.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 351 | 8.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 384 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 172 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 56 | 1.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 320 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 683 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 464 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 139 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 194 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,520 | 76.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,216 | 42.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,428 | 44.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,111 | 21.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29138 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,617 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,482 | 40.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 993 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 244 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 80 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 702 | 19.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29138 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,367 | 52.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 49 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 7 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 124 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 78 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,825 | 40.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 36 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29138 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 362 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 369 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,269 | 28.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 593 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 646 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 366 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 302 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 157 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 426 | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29138 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 80 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 161 | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,123 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,484 | 55.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 593 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 49 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29138 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 308 | 8.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 346 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,741 | 74.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 163 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29138 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 271 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 865 | 23.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,575 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 974 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29138 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 734 | 27.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 718 | 27.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 315 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 256 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 328 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 225 | 8.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 76 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29138 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,107 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $361 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $688 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,685 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,802 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 749 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 783 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 961 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,411 | 38.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,231 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29138 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,797 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,336 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,899 | 50.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 152 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 349 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,113 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29138 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,363 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 118 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 168 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,190 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 643 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 244 | 10.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,257 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 505 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,631 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,512 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 70 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 809 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 633 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29138 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,538 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,150 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 368 | 32.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 764 | 66.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 194 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,881 | 90.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 137 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 970 | 708.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 970 | 708.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 970 | 708.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 36 | 26.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 908 | 662.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29138 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,149 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,051 | 77.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,098 | 22.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,028 | 22.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 51 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29138 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,685 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,295 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
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