City

Isle Of Palms, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Charleston County  ·  South Carolina

👥4,382Population
💰$148,285Median HH Income▲ 94% above avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$1,197,800Median Home Value▲ 330% above avg
🎓79.1%College Grads▲ 104% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 2.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian2.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty1.8% ▼ 82% below avg
College Grads79.1% ▲ 104% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate142 (4.1%)
Some College107 (3.1%)
Associates478 (13.7%)
Bachelors350 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,404 (69.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 4.1%Some College: 3.1%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 69.1%Edu
HS Grad4.1%
Some College3.1%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate69.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$148,285 ▲ 94% above avg
Median Home Value$1,197,800 ▲ 330% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,236/mo
Total Housing Units4,581
Vacant Units2,572

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
52%
About Isle Of Palms, SC

Isle Of Palms is a city in South Carolina, located in Charleston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,382 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Isle Of Palms is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $148,285 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Isle Of Palms is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,197,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,236 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Isle Of Palms is highly educated. 79.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (97.17%).

Isle Of Palms, SC offers residents above-average earning potential within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Isle Of Palms
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29451 4,382 $148,285 $1,197,800 $3,236 1.5% 79.1% 90.7%