| ZIP Code | 29407 |
|---|---|
| City | Charleston |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Charleston County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Latitude | 32.79893 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.997803 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 60.9% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 216 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,911 (19%) |
| Some College | 1,982 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 2,982 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,348 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,379 (51.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,568 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $407,300 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,388/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,723 |
| Vacant Units | 1,849 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,723 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,849 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 29407 is located in Charleston, South Carolina, within Charleston County. With a population of 36,640, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 29407 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,568 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29407 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $407,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,388 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.4%) and renters (41.6%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 29407 is majority White (63.29%). Residents are highly educated — 60.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29407 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 29407 in Charleston, SC is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 36,640 residents, a median household income of $80,568, and a median home value of $407,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.