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North Charleston, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29418

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

23,540
674/sq mi
$64,583
Median income
$267,600
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Charleston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
674
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29418 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29418 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, with 23,540 residents across 34.9 square miles, a density of 674 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29418 reports a modest median household income of $64,583 (1% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,155. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $267,600 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,340 monthly, and 55.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 29418 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 29418

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Charleston, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29418.

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 29418, North 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

23,540

Population

34.9

Area (sq mi)

674

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29418?

38.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 32.0%
African American 48.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$64,583

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$36,155

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29418 ranks nationally

North Charleston, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,583 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,448

Total Housing Units

11,134

Occupied Units

1,314

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.0%
Renter 45.0%

$267,600

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,340

Median Rent

1988

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29418 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 186
2021 +19.1% 221
2022 +18.8% 263
2023 +8.9% 286
2024 +9.9% 314

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 1,175 business establishments in ZIP 29418, employing approximately 29,515 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,673,896,000.

1,175

Businesses

29,515

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 231 19.7%
Accommodation and food services 123 10.5%
Construction 118 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 101 8.6%
Wholesale trade 100 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 87 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 75 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 71 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 58 4.9%
Manufacturing 56 4.8%
Finance and insurance 44 3.7%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Information 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.7%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 29418 vs 29404 →

ZIP 29418 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 29418 ranks #7 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 29418 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 29418 ranks #7 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
29404 Charleston Afb, SC 1,348 1.1 mi
29414 Charleston, SC 31,883 3.8 mi
29406 Charleston, SC 29,314 3.7 mi
29420 North Charleston, SC 21,834 3.8 mi
29423 Charleston, SC 956 6.2 mi
29410 Hanahan, SC 17,816 4.6 mi
29405 North Charleston, SC 26,328 5.4 mi
29456 Ladson, SC 27,864 7.3 mi
29407 Charleston, SC 34,827 7.3 mi
29445 Goose Creek, SC 53,588 8.7 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
29414 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 31,883
29406 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 29,314
29466 standard
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pop: 28,725

Related Areas

Charleston County North Charleston, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29418 in? ▼
ZIP code 29418 (North 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 29418? ▼
ZIP code 29418 in North Charleston, SC has a population of 23,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29418? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29418 is $64,583, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29418? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29418 is $267,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29418? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29418 is African American at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29418? ▼
ZIP code 29418 has 1,175 business establishments employing approximately 29,515 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29418? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29418 are: Retail trade (231), Accommodation and food services (123), Construction (118). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29418? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29418 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 29418? ▼
In ZIP code 29418, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 29418? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29418 is 26.5 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 29418? ▼
In ZIP code 29418, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29418? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29418 is 9.8% 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.