Awendaw
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina

Awendaw is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 1,399 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Isle of Palms, 12.7 miles SW.
- 1,399residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 16.4 sq miland area · 42.6 km²
- 85 / sq mipopulation density
- 29429ZIP code
About Awendaw
Awendaw ( AW-win-daw) is a small fishing town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Awendaw had a population of 1,399. Awendaw is part of the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area.
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Living in Awendaw
- Median household income
- $77,010
- Median home value
- $399,200
- Median age
- 54.5
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Awendaw had 1,399 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Density | 85 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Awendaw at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,399 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.44 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9679° N, 79.6548° W |
| ZIP code | 29429 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4503385 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Awendaw
- Isle of Palms12.7 mi SW
- McClellanville14.0 mi NE
- Mount Pleasant16.5 mi SW
- Sullivan's Island17.0 mi SW
- Pimlico19.9 mi NW
- Hanahan20.3 mi W
- Goose Creek20.6 mi W
- Charleston20.8 mi SW
- Jamestown22.1 mi N
- James Island22.9 mi SW
- North Charleston24.1 mi W
- Moncks Corner25.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Awendaw
What county is Awendaw in?
Awendaw is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Awendaw, SC?
1,399 people lived in Awendaw at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Awendaw, SC?
The ZIP code of Awendaw is 29429.
What is the elevation of Awendaw?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Awendaw?
Isle of Palms (12.7 mi), McClellanville (14.0 mi), Mount Pleasant (16.5 mi), Sullivan's Island (17.0 mi), Pimlico (19.9 mi).
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