| ZIP Code | 29492 |
|---|---|
| City | Charleston |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Berkeley County |
| Area Code | 843/854 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 32.910149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.877698 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.9% ▲ 91% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 90 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,204 (8.5%) |
| Some College | 510 (3.6%) |
| Associates | 1,873 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 965 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,459 (67.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,605 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $727,800 ▲ 161% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,924/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,069 |
| Vacant Units | 1,013 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,069 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,013 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 29492 is located in Charleston, South Carolina, within Berkeley County. With a population of 19,753, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 29492 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,605 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29492 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $727,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,924 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 29492 is primarily White (83.87%). Residents are highly educated — 73.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29492 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 29492 in Charleston, SC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,753 residents, a median household income of $115,605, and a median home value of $727,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.