Goose Creek, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29445
Berkeley County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,588
- 354/sq mi High-density area
- $81,594
- Median income Near-median income area
- $281,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goose Creek pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 354
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29445 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29445 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina, with 53,588 residents across 151.3 square miles, a density of 354 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29445 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,594 (28% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,154. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $281,500 (25% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,542.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 29445 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 29445
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goose Creek, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29445.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 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 29445, Goose Creek, 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
53,588
Population
151.3
Area (sq mi)
354
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29445?
36.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
9.4%
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?
$81,594
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$37,154
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29445 ranks nationally
Goose Creek, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,594 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,099housing units
23,099
Total Housing Units
22,138
Occupied Units
961
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,500
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,542
Median Rent
1991
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29445 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 202 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 232 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 274 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 308 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 305 |
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 777 business establishments in ZIP 29445, employing approximately 10,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $524,745,000.
777
Businesses
10,177
Employees
$524.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 115 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 96 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Information | 7 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 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 29445 vs 29410 →
ZIP 29445 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29445
Goose Creek (29445)
53,588 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
- 29410 17,816
Hanahan (29410)
17,816 residents
- 29492 10,262
Charleston (29492)
10,262 residents
- 29404 1,348
Charleston Afb (29404)
1,348 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29445 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29445 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29492
Charleston (29492)
$110,509 median income
- 29410
Hanahan (29410)
$87,984 median income
- 29445
Goose Creek (29445)
$81,594 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 29445 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29410 | Hanahan, SC | 17,816 | 4.7 mi |
| 29423 | Charleston, SC | 956 | 4.9 mi |
| 29406 | Charleston, SC | 29,314 | 5.0 mi |
| 29456 | Ladson, SC | 27,864 | 7.2 mi |
| 29405 | North Charleston, SC | 26,328 | 9.9 mi |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb, SC | 1,348 | 7.7 mi |
| 29420 | North Charleston, SC | 21,834 | 7.9 mi |
| 29418 | North Charleston, SC | 23,540 | 8.7 mi |
| 29492 | Charleston, SC | 10,262 | 8.5 mi |
| 29434 | Cordesville, SC | 537 | 12.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29445, 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 (53,588 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 29445 in?
ZIP code 29445 (Goose Creek) is located in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Berkeley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berkeley-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29445?
ZIP code 29445 in Goose Creek, SC has a population of 53,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29445?
The median household income in ZIP 29445 is $81,594, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29445?
The median home value in ZIP 29445 is $281,500, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29445?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29445 is White at 55.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29445?
ZIP code 29445 has 777 business establishments employing approximately 10,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29445?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29445 are: Retail trade (115), Construction (96), Accommodation and food services (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29445?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29445 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 29445?
In ZIP code 29445, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 29445?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29445 is 26.6 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 29445?
In ZIP code 29445, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29445?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29445 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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