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Berkeley County, SC

12 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Population

246,802

Land area

1,104sq mi

People per sq mi

224

ZIP codes

13

Cities and towns in Berkeley County

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Berkeley County at a glance

  • Berkeley County is 27% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 8th most populous of 46 counties in South Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $84,358 a year, 22% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,300 (20% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,654 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Goose Creek (48,078), Hanahan (21,452) and Ladson (16,140).

Local data for Berkeley County, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Berkeley County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$84,358

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$310,300

Prices +2.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,654/mo

Homeownership

74.5%

Bachelor's or higher

31.0%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

29.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (23,945), German Americans (23,482), Mexican Americans (9,106).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,179

70,252 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,397

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.8B

FY 2026, $12,169 per person

PPP loans

$248M

4,986 loans, 29,310 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$980K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Berkeley County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.5%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home12.4%

Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Berkeley County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

990

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5,749

7.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 38°F

52.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Berkeley County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Berkeley County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Berkeley County, SC?
Goose Creek is the largest city or town in Berkeley County, with about 48,078 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29410, 29431, 29434, 29436, 29445.
What is the population of Berkeley County, SC?
About 246,802 people live in Berkeley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Berkeley County?
Berkeley County borders Charleston County, Dorchester County, Orangeburg County, Georgetown County, Clarendon County, Williamsburg County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023