| ZIP Code | 29409 |
|---|---|
| City | Charleston |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Charleston County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 32.796655 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.960706 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45019 |
| ZIP Type | Unique |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 20.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 100.0% ▲ 158% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.5% ▲ 74% above avg |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (100%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 24 |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 29.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
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.