PlainZIP

Hollywood, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29449

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

7,749
37/sq mi
$56,929
Median income
$409,500
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hollywood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29449 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hollywood, Charleston County, South Carolina, home to 7,749 residents across 207.7 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29449 reports a modest median household income of $56,929 (11% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,121. Poverty here runs at 15.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $409,500 (81% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,571 monthly, and 86.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 29449 in local context, 4 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 29449

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hollywood, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29449.

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 29449, Hollywood, 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

7,749

Population

207.7

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29449?

52.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 50.9%
African American 46.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$56,929

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$37,121

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29449 ranks nationally

Hollywood, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,929 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,769

Total Housing Units

3,220

Occupied Units

549

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$409,500

Median Home Value

+81% vs state

$1,571

Median Rent

1995

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

+31.5%

YoY Change (2024)

376

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+276%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29449 have increased 31.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 183
2021 +11.2% 204
2022 +24.0% 253
2023 +13.0% 286
2024 +31.5% 376

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 140 business establishments in ZIP 29449, employing approximately 1,187 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,913,000.

140

Businesses

1,187

Employees

$68.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 18.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 17 12.1%
Retail trade 13 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 3.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.6%
Finance and insurance 5 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.9%
Information 3 2.1%

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 29449 vs 29487 →

ZIP 29449 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 29449 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29449 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 29449 ranks #5 of 5 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
29487 Wadmalaw Island, SC 2,725 6.7 mi
29470 Ravenel, SC 4,232 8.5 mi
29438 Edisto Island, SC 2,408 9.2 mi
29426 Adams Run, SC 1,741 8.3 mi

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Pop: 43,649
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Pop: 35,850
29407 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 34,827
29414 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 31,883
29406 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 29,314
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Pop: 28,725

Related Areas

Charleston County Hollywood, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29449 in? ▼
ZIP code 29449 (Hollywood) 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 29449? ▼
ZIP code 29449 in Hollywood, SC has a population of 7,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29449 is $56,929, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29449 is $409,500, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29449 is White at 50.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29449? ▼
ZIP code 29449 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,187 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29449? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29449 are: Construction (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29449? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29449 increased by 31.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. 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 29449? ▼
In ZIP code 29449, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 29449? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29449 is 36.2 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 29449? ▼
In ZIP code 29449, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29449 is 15.2% 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.