Walterboro
City in Colleton County, South Carolina

Walterboro is a city in Colleton County, South Carolina, with 5,544 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cottageville, 11.9 miles E.
- 5,544residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.2 km²
- 791 / sq mipopulation density
- 29488ZIP code
About Walterboro
Walterboro is a city in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. The city's population was 5,544 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Colleton County. Walterboro is located 48 miles (77 km) west of Charleston and is located near the ACE Basin region in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
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Living in Walterboro
- Median household income
- $56,457
- Median home value
- $183,500
- Median rent
- $965/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Walterboro had 5,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 791 per sq mi (305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walterboro at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Colleton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.01 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8983° N, 80.6814° W |
| ZIP code | 29488 |
| Official website | walterborosc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4574275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walterboro
- Cottageville11.9 mi E
- Williams13.4 mi NW
- Jacksonboro14.7 mi SE
- Islandton14.8 mi W
- Smoaks15.3 mi NW
- Grover15.5 mi N
- Yemassee18.7 mi SW
- Lodge19.6 mi NW
- St. George20.7 mi N
- Reevesville20.8 mi N
- Sheldon22.0 mi S
- Adams Run22.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Walterboro
What county is Walterboro in?
Walterboro is in Colleton County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Walterboro, SC?
5,544 people lived in Walterboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walterboro, SC?
The ZIP code of Walterboro is 29488.
What is the elevation of Walterboro?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walterboro?
Cottageville (11.9 mi), Williams (13.4 mi), Jacksonboro (14.7 mi), Islandton (14.8 mi), Smoaks (15.3 mi).
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