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Edisto Beach town, SC

ZIP 29438 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29438

29438 has a population of 2,659 with a median age of 62.8 yrs (45.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Black
15.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.4%-82% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
6.9%-69% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.1%-22% vs US avg
x
65+
45.0%+176% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.6%-59% vs US avg
x
High school
18.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
48.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
70.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Never married
13.9%-59% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.5%+307% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 29438

Poverty Rate
8.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.5%+307% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.7%+34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.2%-89% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,659
Median age62.8
Poverty rate8.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Black15.8%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born56.5%