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Walterboro, SC
City in Colleton County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29488.
Population
5,480
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
788
ZIP codes
1
Walterboro and its ZIP codes
Walterboro at a glance
- Walterboro is about 4.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,457, 19% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,500 (29% below South Carolina) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for Walterboro, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants58
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Walterboro, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,457
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (696), German Americans (545), French Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colleton County. PPP loans are for Walterboro.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.3 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
PPP loans
$28.8M
781 loans, 4,525 jobs reported
How people get to work
Walterboro, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walterboro, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
91° / 35°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walterboro, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Walterboro
1 in or overlapping Walterboro. Population shown
Cities near Walterboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CottagevilleTown | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| WilliamsTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| GroverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| JacksonboroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 14.5 |
| SmoaksTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| IslandtonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| St. GeorgeTown | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| ReevesvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| LodgeTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| YemasseeTown | 22 mi | 10.9 |
| Adams RunCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.4 |
| EhrhardtTown | 24 mi | 3.1 |
| HarleyvilleTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| VarnvilleTown | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walterboro, SC in?
- Walterboro is in Colleton County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Walterboro, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Walterboro include 29488.
- What is the population of Walterboro, SC?
- About 5,480 people live in Walterboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walterboro?
- Nearby places include Cottageville (11 mi), Williams (13 mi), Grover (14 mi), Jacksonboro (14 mi), Smoaks (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023