City

Goose Creek, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkeley County  ·  South Carolina

👥59,011Population
💰$80,778Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$256,000Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 23.4%Asian: 3.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White55.0%
Hispanic11.3%
Black23.4%
Asian3.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma543 (1.5%)
HS Graduate10,126 (28.3%)
Some College5,325 (14.9%)
Associates6,040 (16.9%)
Bachelors4,443 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree9,345 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,778 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$256,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,441/mo
Total Housing Units23,194
Vacant Units1,345

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Goose Creek, SC

Goose Creek is a city in South Carolina, located in Berkeley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 59,011 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Goose Creek is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,778 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Goose Creek is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,441 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Goose Creek is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55%).

Goose Creek, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Goose Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29445 59,011 $80,778 $256,000 $1,441 2.6% 38.5% 70.7%