29488 ZIP Code
Walterboro, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29488 |
| City/Town: | Walterboro |
| County: | Colleton |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,354 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,170 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,649 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,668 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,400 |
| Land Area: | 237.9 sq miles
616.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.9068, -80.6728 |
Population Information (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,354 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,767 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,587 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,215 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,349 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,444 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,453 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,448 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,835 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,396 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,718 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,641 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,597 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,494 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,232 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 532 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $795 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,668 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,715 | 90.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 953 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,775 | 66.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,940 | 33.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,445 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 662 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,549 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,130 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,896 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,675 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,759 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 774 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29488 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,170 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,627 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,015 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,649 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,521 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,254 | 88.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,193 | 11.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,552 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,760 | 73.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,560 | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 927 | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,689 | 56.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,631 | 38.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 83 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 179 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 270 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 502 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 445 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 784 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 489 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 83 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 211 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29488 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 618 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 593 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 956 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,068 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,653 | 19.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,329 | 15.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,065 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 834 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 227 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 372 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29488 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,318 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,128 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 228 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 395 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29488 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,135 | 12.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,097 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 272 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,355 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 367 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 126 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 166 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 867 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,131 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 948 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 342 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 382 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.8% | 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 (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,322 | 82.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,301 | 50.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,518 | 42.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,375 | 15.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29488 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,215 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,265 | 37.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,036 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 728 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 187 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,999 | 22.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29488 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,565 | 47.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 74 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 146 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 240 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 233 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 208 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 172 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4,007 | 41.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29488 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 750 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,673 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,603 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,798 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,651 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,060 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 513 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 317 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 295 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29488 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 343 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,468 | 25.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,258 | 54.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,318 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 192 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29488 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 792 | 9.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 431 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,311 | 83.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29488 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,141 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,802 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,517 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,255 | 25.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29488 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,000 | 17.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,211 | 21.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,050 | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 683 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,083 | 18.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 645 | 11.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 55 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29488 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,239 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $422 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $795 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,715 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,411 | 39.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,006 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,730 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,810 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,469 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,611 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29488 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,779 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,401 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,390 | 38.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 327 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,290 | 14.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,144 | 35.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29488 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,422 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 388 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 406 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,974 | 36.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,122 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,532 | 28.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,352 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,694 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,697 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,559 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 359 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,007 | 56.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,193 | 33.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29488 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,759 | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,362 | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 472 | 34.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 882 | 64.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 153 | 11.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,716 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 83 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 638 | 768.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 638 | 768.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 638 | 768.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 40 | 48.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 13.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 440 | 530.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29488 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,139 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,553 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 586 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 407 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 85 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 94 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29488 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,715 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,995 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Walterboro, SC29488