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Saluda County, SC
4 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Saluda County, South Carolina.
Population
19,131
Land area
453sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Saluda County
Saluda County at a glance
- Saluda County is 76% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,009, 26% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,500 (43% below South Carolina) and median rent is $851 a month.
- Its largest cities are Saluda (3,055), Ridge Spring (842) and Monetta (282).
Local data for Saluda County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saluda County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,009
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$146,500
Prices -3.5% in a year
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,705), German Americans (1,293), Irish Americans (1,174).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,010
4,537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,517 per person
PPP loans
$7.6M
169 loans, 998 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Saluda County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saluda County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
327
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saluda County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Saluda County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Saluda County, SC?
- Saluda is the largest city or town in Saluda County, with about 3,055 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Saluda County?
- Saluda County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29138, 29166.
- What is the population of Saluda County, SC?
- About 19,131 people live in Saluda County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Saluda County?
- Saluda County borders Lexington County, Aiken County, Greenwood County, Newberry County, Edgefield County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023