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Charleston, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29407

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

34,827
876/sq mi
$85,367
Median income
$451,800
Median home value
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charleston pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
876
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29407 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29407 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, with 34,827 residents across 39.8 square miles, a density of 876 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29407 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,367 (34% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $60,114. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $451,800 (100% above the state average), median rent at $1,431 a month, and owner-occupancy at 56.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29407, plus 6 more within Charleston County, give a clearer read than the 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 29407

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29407.

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 29407, 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

34,827

Population

39.8

Area (sq mi)

876

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29407?

38.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 26.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
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?

$85,367

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$60,114

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29407 ranks nationally

Charleston, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,367 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.7%

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

What does housing look like?

18,907

Total Housing Units

16,920

Occupied Units

1,987

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.9%
Renter 43.1%

$451,800

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

$1,431

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29407 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 229
2021 +10.9% 254
2022 +22.4% 310
2023 +12.1% 348
2024 +6.6% 371

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 1,732 business establishments in ZIP 29407, employing approximately 19,936 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,045,956,000.

1,732

Businesses

19,936

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 256 14.8%
Retail trade 251 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 220 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 172 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 167 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 136 7.8%
Finance and insurance 124 7.2%
Construction 121 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 74 4.3%
Wholesale trade 41 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 2.3%
Manufacturing 34 2.0%
Information 26 1.5%
Educational services 25 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 24 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 29407 vs 29409 →

ZIP 29407 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 29407 ranks #2 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 29407 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 29407 ranks #5 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
29409 Charleston, SC 2,100 2.2 mi
29403 Charleston, SC 20,818 3.2 mi
29405 North Charleston, SC 26,328 3.9 mi
29424 Charleston, SC 389 3.7 mi
29401 Charleston, SC 10,895 4.0 mi
29414 Charleston, SC 31,883 5.9 mi
29410 Hanahan, SC 17,816 9.1 mi
29412 Charleston, SC 35,850 6.8 mi
29404 Charleston Afb, SC 1,348 7.5 mi
29418 North Charleston, SC 23,540 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Charleston County

29464 standard
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pop: 43,649
29412 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 35,850
29414 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 31,883
29406 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 29,314
29466 standard
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pop: 28,725
29405 standard
North Charleston, SC
Pop: 26,328

Related Areas

Charleston County Charleston, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29407 in? ▼
ZIP code 29407 (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 29407? ▼
ZIP code 29407 in Charleston, SC has a population of 34,827 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29407? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29407 is $85,367, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29407? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29407 is $451,800, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29407? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29407 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29407? ▼
ZIP code 29407 has 1,732 business establishments employing approximately 19,936 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29407? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29407 are: Health care and social assistance (256), Retail trade (251), Professional, scientific, and technical services (220). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29407? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29407 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 29407? ▼
In ZIP code 29407, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.7% 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 29407? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29407 is 24.5 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 29407? ▼
In ZIP code 29407, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29407? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29407 is 11.7% 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.