Orangeburg
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Orangeburg is a city in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, with 13,240 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edisto, 2.2 miles SW.
- 13,240residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.4 km²
- 1,464 / sq mipopulation density
- 29117main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Orangeburg
Orangeburg is the principal city in and the county seat of Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population of the city was 13,964 according to the 2020 census. The city is located 37 miles southeast of Columbia, on the north fork of the Edisto River.
Two historically black institutions of higher education are located in Orangeburg: Claflin University (a liberal arts college) and South Carolina State University (a public university).
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Living in Orangeburg
- Median household income
- $38,635
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Orangeburg had 13,240 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,240 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,464 per sq mi (565 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orangeburg at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Orangeburg County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,240 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.05 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4936° N, 80.8669° W |
| ZIP codes | 29117, 29115 |
| Official website | orangeburg.sc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4553080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orangeburg
- Edisto2.2 mi SW
- Wilkinson Heights2.2 mi E
- Brookdale2.6 mi NE
- Cordova5.1 mi SW
- Rowesville8.6 mi S
- Cameron9.8 mi NE
- Cope11.4 mi SW
- St. Matthews12.8 mi NE
- Bowman14.6 mi SE
- Neeses15.1 mi W
- Livingston15.1 mi W
- Norway15.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Orangeburg
What county is Orangeburg in?
Orangeburg is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Orangeburg, SC?
13,240 people lived in Orangeburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orangeburg, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29117. Other ZIP codes: 29115.
What is the elevation of Orangeburg?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Orangeburg?
Edisto (2.2 mi), Wilkinson Heights (2.2 mi), Brookdale (2.6 mi), Cordova (5.1 mi), Rowesville (8.6 mi).
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