Ladson, SC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Ladson, SC is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Berkeley County in the state of South Carolina. Our data estimates 15,539 residents, places it at 33.009°N, 80.108°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Ladson, SC?

What is the population of Ladson, SC?

Ladson has an estimated population of 15,539. That makes it the 41st largest of the 394 places we list in South Carolina, and the 3rd largest of 11 places in Berkeley County. The typical place in South Carolina has about 1,755 residents, so Ladson is roughly 8.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in South Carolina with a similar population include Red Hill (16,273), Seven Oaks (15,484), Dentsville (15,153), Gantt (15,138), Hartsville (14,693). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Ladson differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Ladson?

Ladson has about 2,209 people per square mile (853 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within South Carolina, it is denser than about 95% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Ladson use?

Ladson uses one ZIP code: 29456. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Ladson in?

Ladson is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Phenix City, AL, about 288 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Ladson located in South Carolina?

Ladson lies in the southeastern part of South Carolina, at 33.009° north latitude and 80.108° west longitude. The state capital, Columbia, is about 85 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Rincon, GA, roughly 82 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Ladson is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is North Charleston, SC, 7 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Ladson, SC?

The closest listed place to Ladson is Sangaree, SC, 1.9 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Ladson in?

Ladson is in Berkeley County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 45015. The county contains 11 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Goose Creek (43,665), Hanahan (26,917), Moncks Corner (11,986), Sangaree (7,840), St. Stephen (1,814). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Ladson from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Ladson is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 254 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,193 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Ladson?

No. In our data, Ladson in Berkeley County, South Carolina is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Ladson?

If you are weighing Ladson, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.