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Charleston Afb, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29404

Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,348
102/sq mi
$54,716
Median income
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charleston Afb pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29404 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29404 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston Afb, Charleston County, South Carolina, home to just 1,348 residents across 13.2 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29404 reports a modest median household income of $54,716 (14% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $26,341. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $1,939 monthly, and 0.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Charleston County, so you can benchmark 29404 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 29404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston Afb, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29404.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29404, Charleston Afb, 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

1,348

Population

13.2

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29404?

21.2

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 59.5%
African American 23.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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?

$54,716

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$26,341

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29404 ranks nationally

Charleston Afb, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,716 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

676

Total Housing Units

592

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$1,939

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 29404, employing approximately 190 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,874,000.

28

Businesses

190

Employees

$13.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 17.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 17.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.7%
Educational services 3 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.7%

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 29404 vs 29418 →

ZIP 29404 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29404 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29404 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29404 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29418 North Charleston, SC 23,540 1.1 mi
29406 Charleston, SC 29,314 2.7 mi
29410 Hanahan, SC 17,816 3.5 mi
29420 North Charleston, SC 21,834 3.9 mi
29414 Charleston, SC 31,883 4.7 mi
29423 Charleston, SC 956 5.7 mi
29405 North Charleston, SC 26,328 5.0 mi
29407 Charleston, SC 34,827 7.5 mi
29456 Ladson, SC 27,864 7.1 mi
29445 Goose Creek, SC 53,588 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Charleston County

29464 standard
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pop: 43,649
29412 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 35,850
29407 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 34,827
29414 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 31,883
29406 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 29,314
29466 standard
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pop: 28,725

Related Areas

Charleston County Charleston Afb, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29404 in? ▼
ZIP code 29404 (Charleston Afb) 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 29404? ▼
ZIP code 29404 in Charleston Afb, SC has a population of 1,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29404? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29404 is $54,716, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29404? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29404 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29404? ▼
ZIP code 29404 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29404? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29404 are: Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29404? ▼
In ZIP code 29404, 44.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29404? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29404 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.