US ZIP Code
29409

Charleston, SC

Charleston County  ·  South Carolina

● Active
👥 2,328 Population ↓ 13% since 2019
🎂 20.2 Median Age
🎓 100.0% College Grads
▲ 158% above avg
📊 8.5% Unemployment
▲ 74% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code29409
CityCharleston
StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyCharleston County
Area Code843/854
Elevation10 ft
Latitude32.796655
Longitude-79.960706
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS45019
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 91.7% (2,134) Female 8.3% (194) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 10.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic10.2%
Black10.9%
Asian1.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
2%
18–24
96%
25–44
2%
45–64
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.2 yrs
Avg Household Size1.79
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads100.0% ▲ 158% above avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
Graduate Degree23 (100%)

Education

Graduate: 100%Edu
Graduate100.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 29.2%Renter: 70.8%Tenure
Owner29.2%
Renter70.8%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–500k
100%

Financials

Total Units24
Avg HH Size1.79

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
71%
$100k–150k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
38%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units24
Owner Occupied29.2%
Renter Occupied70.8%
Avg HH Size1.79
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 29409 is in Charleston, SC, in Charleston County.
ZIP code 29409 is located in South Carolina (SC).
ZIP code 29409 is in Charleston County, SC.
ZIP 29409 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 29409 is 2,328 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 29409

ZIP code 29409 is located in Charleston, South Carolina, within Charleston County. With a population of 2,328, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.2 years.

The population of 29409 is primarily White (72.08%). Residents are highly educated — 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%.

The unemployment rate in 29409 stands at 8.5%, which is significantly above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 29409 in Charleston, SC is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.