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Edisto Beach, SC

Town in Colleton County, South Carolina.

Population

1,092

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

513

ZIP codes

0

Edisto Beach and its ZIP codes

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Edisto Beach at a glance

  • Edisto Beach is about 2.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $85,521, 23% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $719,200 (about 2.8 times the South Carolina figure) and median rent is $1,136 a month.

Local data for Edisto Beach, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edisto Beach, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$85,521

Poverty rate

2.5%

Median home value

$719,200

Median rent

$1,136/mo

Homeownership

85.6%

Bachelor's or higher

61.0%

Median age

64.5

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (127), Irish Americans (76), French Americans (71).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colleton County. PPP loans are for Edisto Beach.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,087

10,059 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,111

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$295M

FY 2026, $7,639 per person

Colleton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Edisto Beach, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.2%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.0%
  • Worked from home28.5%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edisto Beach, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,379

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,583

8.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 39°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edisto Beach, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.8%

U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts

Diabetes

18.8%

U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities near Edisto Beach

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Harbor IslandCensus-designated place8.9 mi1
RockvilleTown11 mi0.4
Seabrook IslandTown11 mi5.9
Fripp IslandCensus-designated place14 mi3.3
MeggettTown15 mi18.1
Adams RunCensus-designated place16 mi1.4
Kiawah IslandTown16 mi11.2
HollywoodTown20 mi23.5
RavenelTown21 mi13.2
JacksonboroCensus-designated place21 mi14.5
DaleCensus-designated place22 mi2.4
BeaufortCity23 mi24.5
Port RoyalTown24 mi17
LobecoCensus-designated place24 mi2.6
BurtonCensus-designated place24 mi8.3
SeabrookCensus-designated place26 mi5.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edisto Beach, SC in?
Edisto Beach is in Colleton County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Edisto Beach, SC?
About 1,092 people live in Edisto Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edisto Beach?
Nearby places include Harbor Island (8.9 mi), Rockville (11 mi), Seabrook Island (11 mi), Fripp Island (14 mi), Meggett (15 mi).

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