Charleston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29406
Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,314
- 779/sq mi High-density area
- $49,815
- Median income Below-median income area
- $229,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 779
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29406 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 29406 (Charleston, SC) rose +18.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.4 in 2023 to 349.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29406 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, with 29,314 residents across 37.6 square miles, a density of 779 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29406 reports a modest median household income of $49,815 (22% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,996. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $229,300 (1% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,342; 41.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29406 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 29406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29406.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
277 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
221 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
166 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
141 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 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 29406, 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
29,314
Population
37.6
Area (sq mi)
779
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29406?
32.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
15.1%
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?
$49,815
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$29,996
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29406 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)
$49,815 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
14,548housing units
14,548
Total Housing Units
12,979
Occupied Units
1,569
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,342
Median Rent
1991
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
+18.7%
YoY Change (2024)
349
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+249%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29406 have increased 18.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.8% | 200 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 223 |
| 2022 | +33.8% | 299 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 294 |
| 2024 | +18.7% | 349 |
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 1,447 business establishments in ZIP 29406, employing approximately 31,739 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,934,330,000.
1,447
Businesses
31,739
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 277 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 221 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 166 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 141 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 95 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 84 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 74 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 2.9% |
| Information | 26 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
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 29406 vs 29410 →
ZIP 29406 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 29406 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29406 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 29406 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29410 | Hanahan, SC | 17,816 | 1.8 mi |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb, SC | 1,348 | 2.7 mi |
| 29420 | North Charleston, SC | 21,834 | 4.1 mi |
| 29418 | North Charleston, SC | 23,540 | 3.7 mi |
| 29423 | Charleston, SC | 956 | 3.8 mi |
| 29445 | Goose Creek, SC | 53,588 | 5.0 mi |
| 29405 | North Charleston, SC | 26,328 | 6.3 mi |
| 29456 | Ladson, SC | 27,864 | 5.9 mi |
| 29414 | Charleston, SC | 31,883 | 7.5 mi |
| 29407 | Charleston, SC | 34,827 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29406, 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 (29,314 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 29406 in?
ZIP code 29406 (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 29406?
ZIP code 29406 in Charleston, SC has a population of 29,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29406?
The median household income in ZIP 29406 is $49,815, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29406?
The median home value in ZIP 29406 is $229,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29406 is African American at 42.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29406?
ZIP code 29406 has 1,447 business establishments employing approximately 31,739 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29406 are: Retail trade (277), Health care and social assistance (221), Accommodation and food services (166). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29406 increased by 18.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 29406?
In ZIP code 29406, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 29406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29406 is 24.8 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 29406?
In ZIP code 29406, approximately 41.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29406 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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