Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.2% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,075 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 47,414 (17.7%) |
| Some College | 21,521 (8%) |
| Associates | 36,484 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 22,551 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 137,091 (51.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,447 ▲ 19% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $488,397 ▲ 75% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,654/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 197,707 |
| Vacant Units | 29,746 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Charleston County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 34 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 397,456 residents. With a median age of 40.02, it is a middle-aged county.
Charleston County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $90,447 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Charleston County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $488,397 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,653. Homeownership rates are high at 64.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Charleston County are majority White (65.7%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Charleston County, SC is a middle-income area in South Carolina. The 34 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29426 | Adams Run | 1,640 | $37,371 | $210,500 | $1,337 | 0.0% | 25.2% |
| 29429 | Awendaw | 4,366 | $107,857 | $479,300 | $2,817 | 5.7% | 56.7% |
| 29401 | Charleston | 9,210 | $90,074 | $1,165,900 | $1,838 | 2.6% | 80.3% |
| 29403 | Charleston | 22,319 | $65,689 | $624,000 | $1,658 | 4.8% | 64.9% |
| 29406 | Charleston | 32,482 | $50,640 | $209,700 | $1,305 | 5.9% | 37.2% |
| 29407 | Charleston | 36,640 | $80,568 | $407,300 | $1,388 | 3.5% | 60.9% |
| 29412 | Charleston | 40,495 | $99,443 | $458,000 | $1,744 | 2.9% | 61.3% |
| 29414 | Charleston | 43,717 | $91,976 | $380,600 | $1,639 | 2.6% | 60.7% |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb | 2,217 | $74,821 | — | $1,844 | 0.8% | 63.4% |
| 29439 | Folly Beach | 869 | $99,766 | $1,004,300 | $1,930 | 3.6% | 65.8% |
| 29449 | Hollywood | 7,761 | $67,250 | $404,600 | $1,050 | 4.7% | 41.4% |
| 29451 | Isle Of Palms | 4,382 | $148,285 | $1,197,800 | $3,236 | 1.5% | 79.1% |
| 29455 | Johns Island | 26,308 | $117,422 | $499,500 | $1,489 | 1.9% | 65.5% |
| 29458 | Mc Clellanville | 2,354 | $84,531 | $347,200 | $971 | 0.2% | 43.5% |
| 29464 | Mount Pleasant | 51,758 | $107,215 | $672,400 | $1,973 | 3.0% | 73.6% |
| 29466 | Mount Pleasant | 44,387 | $130,546 | $659,300 | $2,175 | 3.9% | 72.7% |
| 29405 | North Charleston | 26,717 | $54,566 | $266,200 | $1,196 | 4.5% | 38.3% |
| 29418 | North Charleston | 25,589 | $62,421 | $234,500 | $1,277 | 2.3% | 33.2% |
| 29470 | Ravenel | 5,869 | $69,762 | $243,800 | $971 | 0.0% | 44.5% |
| 29482 | Sullivans Island | 2,127 | $179,614 | $2,000,000+ | $2,402 | 1.7% | 88.3% |
| 29487 | Wadmalaw Island | 2,702 | $93,480 | $442,100 | $1,409 | 1.9% | 50.3% |