North Charleston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29405
Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,328
- 684/sq mi High-density area
- $56,600
- Median income Below-median income area
- $307,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Charleston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 684
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29405 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29405 (North Charleston, SC) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 484.8 in 2023 to 542.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, with 26,328 residents across 38.5 square miles, a density of 684 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29405 reports a modest median household income of $56,600 (11% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,556. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $307,800 (36% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,253; 50.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29405 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 29405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Charleston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29405.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
158 establishments
- Construction
Construction
142 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
96 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 29405, North 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
26,328
Population
38.5
Area (sq mi)
684
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29405?
40.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.8%
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?
$56,600
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$36,556
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29405 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
North 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)
$56,600 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
13,393housing units
13,393
Total Housing Units
11,639
Occupied Units
1,754
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$307,800
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,253
Median Rent
1964
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
543
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+443%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29405 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +443% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 309 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 354 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 426 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 485 |
| 2024 | +11.9% | 543 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,189 business establishments in ZIP 29405, employing approximately 20,684 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,421,442,000.
1,189
Businesses
20,684
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 158 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 142 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 96 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 84 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 61 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 3.8% |
| Information | 28 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.4% |
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 29405 vs 29407 →
ZIP 29405 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29407
Charleston (29407)
34,827 residents
- 29414
Charleston (29414)
31,883 residents
- 29406
Charleston (29406)
29,314 residents
- 29405
North Charleston (29405)
26,328 residents
- 29418
North Charleston (29418)
23,540 residents
- 29403
Charleston (29403)
20,818 residents
- 29410
Hanahan (29410)
17,816 residents
- 29401 10,895
Charleston (29401)
10,895 residents
- 29409 2,100
Charleston (29409)
2,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29405 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29401
Charleston (29401)
$99,667 median income
- 29414
Charleston (29414)
$99,529 median income
- 29410
Hanahan (29410)
$87,984 median income
- 29407
Charleston (29407)
$85,367 median income
- 29403
Charleston (29403)
$66,944 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
- 29406
Charleston (29406)
$49,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29405 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29407 | Charleston, SC | 34,827 | 3.9 mi |
| 29409 | Charleston, SC | 2,100 | 4.2 mi |
| 29403 | Charleston, SC | 20,818 | 4.1 mi |
| 29410 | Hanahan, SC | 17,816 | 5.4 mi |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb, SC | 1,348 | 5.0 mi |
| 29424 | Charleston, SC | 389 | 5.5 mi |
| 29418 | North Charleston, SC | 23,540 | 5.4 mi |
| 29401 | Charleston, SC | 10,895 | 5.9 mi |
| 29414 | Charleston, SC | 31,883 | 6.3 mi |
| 29406 | Charleston, SC | 29,314 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29405, 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 (26,328 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 29405 in?
ZIP code 29405 (North 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 29405?
ZIP code 29405 in North Charleston, SC has a population of 26,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29405?
The median household income in ZIP 29405 is $56,600, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29405?
The median home value in ZIP 29405 is $307,800, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29405?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29405 is African American at 54.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29405?
ZIP code 29405 has 1,189 business establishments employing approximately 20,684 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29405?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29405 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (158), Construction (142), Retail trade (124). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29405?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29405 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 443%. 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 29405?
In ZIP code 29405, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 29405?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29405 is 19.0 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 29405?
In ZIP code 29405, approximately 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29405?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29405 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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