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Ridgeland, SC
Town in Jasper County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29936.
Population
3,764
Land area
48.3sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
1
Ridgeland and its ZIP codes
Ridgeland at a glance
- Ridgeland is 56% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,981 a year, 9% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,400 (12% below South Carolina) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Ridgeland, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgeland, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,981
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (580), Irish Americans (127), German Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Ridgeland.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,213
11,144 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $17,333 per person
How people get to work
Ridgeland, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled27.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgeland, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
480
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,831
17.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgeland, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Ridgeland
1 in or overlapping Ridgeland. Population shown
Cities near Ridgeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoosawhatchieCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Laurel BayCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.2 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| GillisonvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| BurtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| Shell PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| BeaufortCity | 13 mi | 24.5 |
| YemasseeTown | 13 mi | 10.9 |
| LobecoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| HardeevilleCity | 15 mi | 60.1 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Port RoyalTown | 16 mi | 17 |
| BlufftonTown | 17 mi | 52.1 |
| FurmanTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| Rincon, GACity | 21 mi | 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgeland, SC in?
- Ridgeland is in Jasper County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Ridgeland, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridgeland include 29936.
- What is the population of Ridgeland, SC?
- About 3,764 people live in Ridgeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgeland?
- Nearby places include Coosawhatchie (8.1 mi), Laurel Bay (8.9 mi), Seabrook (11 mi), Gillisonville (11 mi), Sheldon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023