| ZIP Code | 29470 |
|---|---|
| City | Ravenel |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Charleston County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 38 ft |
| Latitude | 32.814197 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.210254 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 93 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,576 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 249 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 555 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 260 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,720 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,762 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,800 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $971/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,370 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,370 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 29470 is located in Ravenel, South Carolina, within Charleston County. With a population of 5,869, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 29470 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,762 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29470 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $971 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 29470 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.7%. Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 29470 in Ravenel, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,869 residents, a median household income of $69,762, and a median home value of $243,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.