Charleston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29414
Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,883
- 351/sq mi High-density area
- $99,529
- Median income Above-median income area
- $417,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 351
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29414 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 29414 (Charleston, SC) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.1 in 2023 to 323.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29414 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, with 31,883 residents across 90.8 square miles, a density of 351 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29414 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,529 (56% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,151. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $417,300 (85% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 62.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,724.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29414 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 29414
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29414.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
71 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 29414, 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
31,883
Population
90.8
Area (sq mi)
351
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29414?
38.1
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
7.4%
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?
$99,529
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$52,151
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29414 ranks nationally
Charleston, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$99,529 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US 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
20,424housing units
20,424
Total Housing Units
19,322
Occupied Units
1,102
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$417,300
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$1,724
Median Rent
2001
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29414 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 196 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 227 |
| 2022 | +19.5% | 271 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 298 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 323 |
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 739 business establishments in ZIP 29414, employing approximately 8,308 people with a combined annual payroll of $493,478,000.
739
Businesses
8,308
Employees
$493.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 16.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 78 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
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 29414 vs 29418 →
ZIP 29414 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
- 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
- 29455
Johns Island (29455)
20,478 residents
- 29409 2,100
Charleston (29409)
2,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29414 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29414 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29455
Johns Island (29455)
$121,372 median income
- 29414
Charleston (29414)
$99,529 median income
- 29407
Charleston (29407)
$85,367 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
- 29406
Charleston (29406)
$49,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29414 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29418 | North Charleston, SC | 23,540 | 3.8 mi |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb, SC | 1,348 | 4.7 mi |
| 29420 | North Charleston, SC | 21,834 | 6.7 mi |
| 29405 | North Charleston, SC | 26,328 | 6.3 mi |
| 29407 | Charleston, SC | 34,827 | 5.9 mi |
| 29455 | Johns Island, SC | 20,478 | 9.9 mi |
| 29406 | Charleston, SC | 29,314 | 7.5 mi |
| 29423 | Charleston, SC | 956 | 9.8 mi |
| 29409 | Charleston, SC | 2,100 | 8.0 mi |
| 29456 | Ladson, SC | 27,864 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29414, 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 (31,883 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 29414 in?
ZIP code 29414 (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 29414?
ZIP code 29414 in Charleston, SC has a population of 31,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29414?
The median household income in ZIP 29414 is $99,529, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29414?
The median home value in ZIP 29414 is $417,300, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29414?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29414 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29414?
ZIP code 29414 has 739 business establishments employing approximately 8,308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29414?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29414 are: Health care and social assistance (119), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Other services (except public administration) (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29414?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29414 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 29414?
In ZIP code 29414, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.1% 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 29414?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29414 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29414?
In ZIP code 29414, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29414?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29414 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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