Sheldon
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Sheldon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 579 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lobeco, 4.8 miles SE.
- 579residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 133 / sq mipopulation density
- 29941ZIP code
About Sheldon
Sheldon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 579.
A rural area in character, Sheldon was primarily a common gathering area for various plantation owners and slaves prior to the Civil War. It is renowned for the Old Sheldon Church Ruins.
The Pocosobo Town was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
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- Median home value
- $45,000
- Median age
- 27
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Sheldon had 579 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 579 |
|---|---|
| Density | 133 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheldon at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 579 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.35 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5955° N, 80.7995° W |
| ZIP code | 29941 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4565590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheldon
- Lobeco4.8 mi SE
- Seabrook4.9 mi SE
- Yemassee5.4 mi NW
- Dale6.3 mi SE
- Coosawhatchie7.9 mi W
- Laurel Bay9.4 mi S
- Beaufort10.9 mi SE
- Ridgeland11.3 mi SW
- Gillisonville11.7 mi W
- Burton12.3 mi S
- Shell Point15.4 mi S
- Port Royal17.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Sheldon
What county is Sheldon in?
Sheldon is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Sheldon, SC?
579 people lived in Sheldon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheldon, SC?
The ZIP code of Sheldon is 29941.
What is the elevation of Sheldon?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheldon?
Lobeco (4.8 mi), Seabrook (4.9 mi), Yemassee (5.4 mi), Dale (6.3 mi), Coosawhatchie (7.9 mi).
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