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Orangeburg, SC
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29115, 29117.
Population
13,253
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,471
ZIP codes
2
Orangeburg and its ZIP codes
Orangeburg at a glance
- Orangeburg is about 8.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 48th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $38,635 a year, 44% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,500 (37% below South Carolina) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Orangeburg, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orangeburg, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,635
Poverty rate
32.6%
Median home value
$163,500
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (270), German Americans (238), Italian Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orangeburg County. PPP loans are for Orangeburg.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,883
27,181 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$672M
FY 2026, $7,973 per person
PPP loans
$44.09M
1,082 loans, 5,790 jobs reported
How people get to work
Orangeburg, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orangeburg, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
816
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orangeburg, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Orangeburg
2 in or overlapping Orangeburg. Population shown
Cities near Orangeburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson HeightsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3 |
| EdistoCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.6 |
| CordovaTown | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| RowesvilleTown | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| CameronTown | 9.7 mi | 3.1 |
| CopeTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| St. MatthewsTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| BowmanTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| NeesesTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| NorwayTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| LivingstonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BambergTown | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| BranchvilleTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| NorthTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| ElloreeTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orangeburg, SC in?
- Orangeburg is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Orangeburg, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Orangeburg include 29115, 29117.
- What is the population of Orangeburg, SC?
- About 13,253 people live in Orangeburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orangeburg?
- Nearby places include Wilkinson Heights (2 mi), Edisto (2.2 mi), Brookdale (2.6 mi), Cordova (5.1 mi), Rowesville (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023