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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
$99,529
Median income
$417,300
Median home value
54.1%
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 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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $52,151. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Housing costs here run $417,300 for a typical home value (85% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,724 a month; 62.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29414, 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 29414

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29414.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29414?

38.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 12.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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

$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

$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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,424

Total Housing Units

19,322

Occupied Units

1,102

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$417,300

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$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

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ZIP 29414 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 29414 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 29414 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 29414 ranks #2 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
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

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
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 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.

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