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Orangeburg County, SC
20 cities and towns and 17 ZIP codes in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Population
83,253
Land area
1,106sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
17
Cities and towns in Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County at a glance
- Orangeburg County is 57% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,675 a year, 34% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,800 (55% below South Carolina) and median rent is $841 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Orangeburg (13,253), Brookdale (4,291) and Wilkinson Heights (2,012).
Local data for Orangeburg County, SC
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools38
- Colleges4
- Libraries6
- Banks18
- Post Offices15
- Parks28
- Grocery Stores46
- Restaurants281
- Affordable Housing27
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities16
- Historic Places29
Housing and community stats
Orangeburg County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,675
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$115,800
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$841/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,615), Irish Americans (2,656), Mexican Americans (1,102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$98.47M
2,627 loans, 12,714 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$87.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Orangeburg County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orangeburg County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
816
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orangeburg County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Orangeburg County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Orangeburg County, SC?
- Orangeburg is the largest city or town in Orangeburg County, with about 13,253 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Orangeburg County?
- Orangeburg County includes 17 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29018, 29038, 29039, 29047, 29048.
- What is the population of Orangeburg County, SC?
- About 83,253 people live in Orangeburg County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Orangeburg County?
- Orangeburg County borders Lexington County, Berkeley County, Aiken County, Dorchester County, Colleton County, Clarendon County, Barnwell County, Calhoun County, Bamberg County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023