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 Moderate-density area
- $54,716
- Median income Below-median income area
- 36.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston Afb pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 21st 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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,341. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 0.6%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29404 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 29404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston Afb, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29404.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 29404?
21.2
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.3%
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?
$54,716
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$26,341
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29404 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Charleston Afb, 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)
$54,716 38th percentile higher than 38% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
676housing units
676
Total Housing Units
592
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
- 29445
Goose Creek (29445)
53,588 residents
- 29407
Charleston (29407)
34,827 residents
- 29414
Charleston (29414)
31,883 residents
- 29406
Charleston (29406)
29,314 residents
- 29456
Ladson (29456)
27,864 residents
- 29405
North Charleston (29405)
26,328 residents
- 29418
North Charleston (29418)
23,540 residents
- 29420
North Charleston (29420)
21,834 residents
- 29410 17,816
Hanahan (29410)
17,816 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29404 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29404 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29414
Charleston (29414)
$99,529 median income
- 29410
Hanahan (29410)
$87,984 median income
- 29407
Charleston (29407)
$85,367 median income
- 29445
Goose Creek (29445)
$81,594 median income
- 29456
Ladson (29456)
$78,361 median income
- 29420
North Charleston (29420)
$72,661 median income
- 29418
North Charleston (29418)
$64,583 median income
- 29405
North Charleston (29405)
$56,600 median income
- 29404
Charleston Afb (29404)
$54,716 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29404, 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 (1,348 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 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.
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