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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
$56,600
Median income
$307,800
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Charleston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th 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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,556. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $307,800 (36% above the state average), median rent at $1,253 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.6%.

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. To put 29405 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Charleston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29405?

40.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 38.1%
African American 54.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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

$36,556

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29405 ranks nationally

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

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

$56,600 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,393

Total Housing Units

11,639

Occupied Units

1,754

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.6%
Renter 49.4%

$307,800

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29405 ranks #4 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 29405 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 29405 ranks #7 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
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

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 North Charleston, SC South Carolina

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.

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