Ladson
Census-designated place in Berkeley County, South Carolina

Ladson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Berkeley County, South Carolina, with 15,550 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sangaree, 1.9 miles NW.
- 15,550residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 2,245 / sq mipopulation density
- 29456ZIP code
About Ladson
Ladson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 13,790 at the 2010 census. It is named in honor of the Ladson family, one of the oldest planter and merchant families in the Charleston area; one of its members was lieutenant governor James Ladson.
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Living in Ladson
- Median household income
- $78,760
- Median home value
- $234,900
- Median rent
- $1,785/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Ladson had 15,550 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,550 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,245 per sq mi (867 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ladson at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Berkeley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,550 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0095° N, 80.1080° W |
| ZIP code | 29456 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4539220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ladson
- Sangaree1.9 mi NW
- Lincolnville2.8 mi W
- Summerville4.0 mi W
- Goose Creek5.8 mi E
- North Charleston6.8 mi S
- Hanahan8.2 mi SE
- Pimlico10.6 mi NE
- Ridgeville13.5 mi NW
- Charleston14.8 mi SE
- Moncks Corner14.9 mi NE
- Pinopolis15.7 mi N
- Ravenel16.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ladson
What county is Ladson in?
Ladson is in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Ladson, SC?
15,550 people lived in Ladson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ladson, SC?
The ZIP code of Ladson is 29456.
What is the elevation of Ladson?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ladson?
Sangaree (1.9 mi), Lincolnville (2.8 mi), Summerville (4.0 mi), Goose Creek (5.8 mi), North Charleston (6.8 mi).
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