Awendaw, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29429
Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,737
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $112,244
- Median income Above-median income area
- $537,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Awendaw pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29429 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29429 covers 282.2 square miles in Awendaw, Charleston County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,737 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29429 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,244 (76% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,649. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $537,600 (138% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 94.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,817.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29429 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 29429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Awendaw, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29429.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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 29429, Awendaw, 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
2,737
Population
282.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29429?
49.8
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$112,244
Median Household Income
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$55,649
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29429 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Awendaw, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$112,244 Top 4% higher than 96% of 384 South Carolina 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
1,819housing units
1,819
Total Housing Units
1,733
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$537,600
Median Home Value
+138% vs state ZIP avg
$2,817
Median Rent
2007
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
+33.2%
YoY Change (2022)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29429 have increased 33.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1.3% | 199 |
| 2019 | +14.5% | 228 |
| 2020 | -4.3% | 218 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 245 |
| 2022 | +33.2% | 326 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 29429, employing approximately 557 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,454,000.
87
Businesses
557
Employees
$30.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 19.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 14.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.5% |
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 29429 vs 29450 →
ZIP 29429 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29466
Mount Pleasant (29466)
28,725 residents
- 29450 3,105
Huger (29450)
3,105 residents
- 29429 2,737
Awendaw (29429)
2,737 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29429 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29429 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29466
Mount Pleasant (29466)
$133,357 median income
- 29429
Awendaw (29429)
$112,244 median income
- 29450
Huger (29450)
$57,269 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29429 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29429, 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 (2,737 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 29429 in?
ZIP code 29429 (Awendaw) 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 29429?
ZIP code 29429 in Awendaw, SC has a population of 2,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29429?
The median household income in ZIP 29429 is $112,244, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29429?
The median home value in ZIP 29429 is $537,600, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29429?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29429 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29429?
ZIP code 29429 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29429?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29429 are: Construction (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29429?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29429 increased by 33.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 29429?
In ZIP code 29429, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.8% 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 29429?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29429 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 29429?
In ZIP code 29429, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29429?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29429 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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