Charleston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29401
Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,895
- 2,712/sq mi High-density area
- $99,667
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,164,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,712
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29401 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, home to 10,895 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 2,712 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,667 (56% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $93,475. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,164,800 (415% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 60.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,790.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
273 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
254 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
178 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
129 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
121 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29401, Charleston, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,895
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
2,712
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29401?
44.0
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$99,667
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$93,475
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
15.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29401 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Charleston, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,667 Top 6% higher than 94% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,754housing units
5,754
Total Housing Units
4,186
Occupied Units
1,568
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,164,800
Median Home Value
+415% vs state ZIP avg
$1,790
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+25.1%
YoY Change (2023)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29401 have increased 25.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +9.2% | 235 |
| 2020 | -7.6% | 217 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 235 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 281 |
| 2023 | +25.1% | 351 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,305 business establishments in ZIP 29401, employing approximately 18,896 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,372,839,000.
1,305
Businesses
18,896
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 273 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 254 | 19.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 178 | 13.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 129 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 121 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 29 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 1.8% |
| Information | 22 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29401 vs 29424 →
ZIP 29401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29464
Mount Pleasant (29464)
43,649 residents
- 29412
Charleston (29412)
35,850 residents
- 29407
Charleston (29407)
34,827 residents
- 29405
North Charleston (29405)
26,328 residents
- 29403
Charleston (29403)
20,818 residents
- 29401 10,895
Charleston (29401)
10,895 residents
- 29492 10,262
Charleston (29492)
10,262 residents
- 29439 2,399
Folly Beach (29439)
2,399 residents
- 29409 2,100
Charleston (29409)
2,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29401 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29482
Sullivans Island (29482)
$192,813 median income
- 29439
Folly Beach (29439)
$137,396 median income
- 29464
Mount Pleasant (29464)
$111,907 median income
- 29492
Charleston (29492)
$110,509 median income
- 29412
Charleston (29412)
$101,509 median income
- 29401
Charleston (29401)
$99,667 median income
- 29407
Charleston (29407)
$85,367 median income
- 29403 $66,944
Charleston (29403)
$66,944 median income
- 29405 $56,600
North Charleston (29405)
$56,600 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29401 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29424 | Charleston, SC | 389 | 0.4 mi |
| 29403 | Charleston, SC | 20,818 | 1.9 mi |
| 29409 | Charleston, SC | 2,100 | 1.9 mi |
| 29407 | Charleston, SC | 34,827 | 4.0 mi |
| 29412 | Charleston, SC | 35,850 | 4.9 mi |
| 29482 | Sullivans Island, SC | 1,791 | 5.8 mi |
| 29439 | Folly Beach, SC | 2,399 | 7.8 mi |
| 29464 | Mount Pleasant, SC | 43,649 | 5.4 mi |
| 29405 | North Charleston, SC | 26,328 | 5.9 mi |
| 29492 | Charleston, SC | 10,262 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29401, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,895 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29401 in?
ZIP code 29401 (Charleston) is located in Charleston County, South Carolina. Charleston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charleston-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29401?
ZIP code 29401 in Charleston, SC has a population of 10,895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29401?
The median household income in ZIP 29401 is $99,667, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29401?
The median home value in ZIP 29401 is $1,164,800, which is 319% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29401 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29401?
ZIP code 29401 has 1,305 business establishments employing approximately 18,896 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (273), Retail trade (254), Accommodation and food services (178). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29401 increased by 25.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29401?
In ZIP code 29401, 83.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29401 is 15.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29401?
In ZIP code 29401, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29401 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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