PlainZIP

Ladson, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29456

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

27,864
590/sq mi
$78,361
Median income
$270,100
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ladson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
590
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29456 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ladson, Dorchester County, South Carolina, with 27,864 residents across 47.2 square miles, a density of 590 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29456 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,361 (23% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,076. Local economic indicators show a 9.0% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $270,100 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,650 monthly, and 61.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 29456 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dorchester 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 29456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ladson, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29456.

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 29456, Ladson, 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

27,864

Population

47.2

Area (sq mi)

590

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29456?

31.9

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 48.4%
African American 26.9%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$78,361

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$37,076

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29456 ranks nationally

Ladson, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,361 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

16,739

Total Housing Units

15,666

Occupied Units

1,073

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$270,100

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,650

Median Rent

2004

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29456 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 208
2021 +16.4% 242
2022 +19.4% 289
2023 +10.2% 319
2024 +4.4% 333

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 534 business establishments in ZIP 29456, employing approximately 12,769 people with a combined annual payroll of $725,337,000.

534

Businesses

12,769

Employees

$725.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 85 15.9%
Retail trade 71 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 50 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 48 9.0%
Wholesale trade 45 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 34 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 33 6.2%
Manufacturing 22 4.1%
Finance and insurance 9 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.1%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

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 29456 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 29456 ranks #6 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 29456 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 29456 ranks #6 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
29423 Charleston, SC 956 2.5 mi
29420 North Charleston, SC 21,834 3.7 mi
29485 Summerville, SC 45,057 5.2 mi
29406 Charleston, SC 29,314 5.9 mi
29445 Goose Creek, SC 53,588 7.2 mi
29483 Summerville, SC 66,731 6.2 mi
29418 North Charleston, SC 23,540 7.3 mi
29404 Charleston Afb, SC 1,348 7.1 mi
29410 Hanahan, SC 17,816 7.5 mi
29414 Charleston, SC 31,883 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dorchester County

29483 standard
Summerville, SC
Pop: 66,731
29485 standard
Summerville, SC
Pop: 45,057
29420 standard
North Charleston, SC
Pop: 21,834
29472 standard
Ridgeville, SC
Pop: 9,416
29477 standard
Saint George, SC
Pop: 6,789
29437 standard
Dorchester, SC
Pop: 2,380

Related Areas

Dorchester County Ladson, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29456 in? ▼
ZIP code 29456 (Ladson) is located in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Dorchester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dorchester-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29456? ▼
ZIP code 29456 in Ladson, SC has a population of 27,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29456? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29456 is $78,361, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29456? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29456 is $270,100, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29456? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29456 is White at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29456? ▼
ZIP code 29456 has 534 business establishments employing approximately 12,769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29456? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29456 are: Construction (85), Retail trade (71), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29456? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29456 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 29456? ▼
In ZIP code 29456, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 29456? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29456 is 29.8 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 29456? ▼
In ZIP code 29456, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29456? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29456 is 9.0% 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.