PlainZIP

Charleston, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29412

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

35,850
353/sq mi
$101,509
Median income
$504,500
Median home value
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charleston pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
353
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29412 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29412 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, with 35,850 residents across 101.6 square miles, a density of 353 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29412 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,509 (59% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $61,854. Poverty here runs at 8.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $504,500 (123% above the state average) with median rent at $1,881 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 29412 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 29412

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29412.

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 29412, 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

35,850

Population

101.6

Area (sq mi)

353

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 29412?

40.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 12.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$101,509

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$61,854

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29412 ranks nationally

Charleston, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,509 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.1%

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

What does housing look like?

18,413

Total Housing Units

16,758

Occupied Units

1,655

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$504,500

Median Home Value

+123% vs state

$1,881

Median Rent

1990

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

393

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+293%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29412 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +293% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 229
2021 +12.5% 258
2022 +20.8% 311
2023 +17.4% 366
2024 +7.4% 393

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 1,088 business establishments in ZIP 29412, employing approximately 8,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $356,346,000.

1,088

Businesses

8,366

Employees

$356.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 164 15.1%
Construction 141 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 111 10.2%
Retail trade 110 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 110 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 102 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 100 9.2%
Finance and insurance 57 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 5.2%
Wholesale trade 33 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 2.3%
Manufacturing 20 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 19 1.8%
Information 18 1.6%
Educational services 16 1.5%

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 29412 vs 29439 →

ZIP 29412 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 29412 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 29412 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 29412 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
29439 Folly Beach, SC 2,399 3.2 mi
29401 Charleston, SC 10,895 4.9 mi
29424 Charleston, SC 389 5.2 mi
29409 Charleston, SC 2,100 6.0 mi
29403 Charleston, SC 20,818 6.6 mi
29407 Charleston, SC 34,827 6.8 mi
29455 Johns Island, SC 20,478 8.1 mi
29482 Sullivans Island, SC 1,791 7.9 mi
29405 North Charleston, SC 26,328 10.1 mi
29464 Mount Pleasant, SC 43,649 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Charleston County

29464 standard
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pop: 43,649
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
29405 standard
North Charleston, SC
Pop: 26,328

Related Areas

Charleston County Charleston, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29412 in? ▼
ZIP code 29412 (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 29412? ▼
ZIP code 29412 in Charleston, SC has a population of 35,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29412? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29412 is $101,509, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29412? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29412 is $504,500, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29412? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29412 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29412? ▼
ZIP code 29412 has 1,088 business establishments employing approximately 8,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29412? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29412 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (164), Construction (141), Accommodation and food services (111). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29412? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29412 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 293%. 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 29412? ▼
In ZIP code 29412, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.1% 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 29412? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29412 is 22.7 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 29412? ▼
In ZIP code 29412, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29412? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29412 is 8.0% 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.