Zip code 29138: Saluda, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29138?

29138 is assigned to Saluda, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29138 in?

29138 is mostly in Saluda County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29138?

About 10,018 people live in 29138, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29138?

The median household income in 29138 is $44,579.

Q: What zip codes are near 29138?

The closest zip codes to 29138 are 29166, 29037, 29145, 29666, 29832.

Residential delivery areaSaluda CountyEastern Time

Population

10,018

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$136K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$839/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

221 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29138

29138 is a rural zip code in Saluda, South Carolina (Saluda County), covering 221 sq mi of land. About 10,018 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,579 a year, 45% below the national median of $80,734. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,100, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $839 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; healthcare; and production and manufacturing. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 29138 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate24.1%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%12th of 407 in SC
Self-employed workers17.7%
95th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%34th of 409 in SC
Healthcare workers14%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%55th of 409 in SC
Poverty rate23.1%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%92nd of 401 in SC
Diversity index67.5
88th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.98th of 411 in SC
Housing vacancy16.1%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%164th of 402 in SC
Residents under 1827.4%
88th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%32nd of 411 in SC
Veterans7.5%
72nd
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%213th of 411 in SC
Rent-burdened renters56%
70th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%138th of 390 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475181st of 397 in SC
Government workers15.6%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%205th of 409 in SC
Residents 65 and older17.7%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%254th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate71.5%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%267th of 401 in SC
Average commute26 min
50th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min242nd of 394 in SC
Foreign-born residents8.8%
46th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%47th of 411 in SC
Median age38.3
45th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2295th of 411 in SC
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%207th of 409 in SC
Population10,018
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225165th of 411 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%262nd of 409 in SC
Median gross rent$839
9th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180241st of 344 in SC
Median earnings per worker$35,422
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623308th of 408 in SC
Per capita income$25,235
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236333rd of 411 in SC
Median home value$136,100
7th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000255th of 382 in SC
Unemployment rate2.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%343rd of 409 in SC
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi294th of 411 in SC
Work from home4.6%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%267th of 409 in SC
Median household income$44,579
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324317th of 383 in SC
Broadband access76.1%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%332nd of 401 in SC

Measure	29138	Saluda	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Uninsured rateWeakness	24.1%	17.9%	9.6%	8.4%	97th	12th of 407
Self-employed workers	17.7%	18.3%	9.9%	10%	95th	34th of 409
Healthcare workers	14%	10.4%	9.5%	9.7%	92nd	55th of 409
Poverty rateWeakness	23.1%	18.7%	14.1%	12.5%	90th	92nd of 401
Diversity index	67.5	59.8	54.9	61.4	88th	8th of 411
Housing vacancy	16.1%	19.6%	13.3%	10.1%	88th	164th of 402
Residents under 18	27.4%	21.9%	21.4%	22%	88th	32nd of 411
Veterans	7.5%	6.9%	8.3%	6.2%	72nd	213th of 411
Rent-burdened renters	56%	47.2%	52.1%	51.1%	70th	138th of 390
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.453	0.475	0.483	66th	181st of 397
Government workers	15.6%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	63rd	205th of 409
Residents 65 and older	17.7%	20.6%	18.9%	17.2%	58th	254th of 411
Homeownership rate	71.5%	78.7%	71.9%	65.2%	57th	267th of 401
Average commute	26 min	28.5 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	50th	242nd of 394
Foreign-born residents	8.8%	7.3%	5.8%	14.1%	46th	47th of 411
Median age	38.3	42.6	40.2	38.9	45th	295th of 411
Tech workers	1.3%	1.2%	2.6%	3.8%	18th	207th of 409
Population	10,018	19,131	5,296,225	334,922,499	16th	165th of 411
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.6%	20.4%	32.1%	35.7%	13th	262nd of 409
Median gross rent	$839	$851	$1,180	$1,413	9th	241st of 344
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,422	$40,999	$44,623	$49,666	9th	308th of 408
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,235	$30,409	$39,236	$44,673	8th	333rd of 411
Median home value	$136,100	$146,500	$259,000	$332,700	7th	255th of 382
Unemployment rateStrength	2.2%	3.2%	4.9%	5.2%	7th	343rd of 409
Population density	45/sq mi	42/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	294th of 411
Work from home	4.6%	6.2%	11.5%	15.1%	6th	267th of 409
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,579	$51,009	$69,324	$80,734	5th	317th of 383
Broadband accessWeakness	76.1%	77.5%	88.8%	91%	2nd	332nd of 401

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.3

Under 18

27.4%

65 and over

17.7%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black25%
Hispanic25%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

67.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

77%

Spanish

22%

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 3,808
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 75.2%
Married couples: 48.8%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 7.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29138

$44,579

Saluda Co.

$51,009

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,235

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29138

$136,100

Saluda Co.

$146,500

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29138

$839

Saluda Co.

$851

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.1%

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,541
Owner-occupied: 71.5%
Vacant: 16.1%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.5%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

23%

20–29

19%

30–44

20%

45–59

10%

60+

10%

Average commute

26 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

16%

Healthcare

14%

Production

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Construction and repair

Sales

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

11%

Public administration

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Education

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,422

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29138	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,141	$74,888
Service	$23,988	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,350	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,089	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,581	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

36%

Some college

16%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
Households with broadband: 76.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45.9%
No internet access: 20.2%
Without health insurance: 24.1%
Limited-English households: 5.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Saluda
State: South Carolina
County: Saluda County
Center point: 34.0424° N, 81.7762° W
Land area: 221 sq mi
Water area: 2.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29138 spans 2 counties

Saluda County97% of land
Greenwood County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Saluda2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29138

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29166	Ward, SC	11 mi	611	$45,652	$93,700
29037	Chappells, SC	12 mi	983	$72,768	$147,300
29145	Silverstreet, SC	12 mi	594	$67,778	$91,300
29666	Ninety Six, SC	13 mi	6,894	$73,571	$172,000
29832	Johnston, SC	14 mi	5,074	$42,500	$130,600
29127	Prosperity, SC	17 mi	9,920	$67,164	$246,300
29848	Troy, SC	17 mi	889	$61,042	$153,800
29006	Batesburg, SC	18 mi	9,199	$50,379	$157,500
29129	Ridge Spring, SC	19 mi	4,605	$61,103	$147,700
29105	Monetta, SC	19 mi	1,621	$94,444	—
29332	Cross Hill, SC	20 mi	3,539	$59,091	$158,700
29108	Newberry, SC	20 mi	19,585	$53,558	$150,600

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Questions about 29138

What city is zip code 29138?

29138 is assigned to Saluda, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29138 in?

29138 is mostly in Saluda County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29138?

About 10,018 people live in 29138, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29138 in?

29138 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29138?

The median household income in 29138 is $44,579.

What zip codes are near 29138?

The closest zip codes to 29138 are 29166, 29037, 29145, 29666, 29832.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29138, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.