Moncks Corner, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29461
Berkeley County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,141
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,666
- Median income Near-median income area
- $301,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moncks Corner pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29461 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29461 (Moncks Corner, SC) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.7 in 2023 to 281.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29461 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina, with 30,141 residents across 421.6 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29461 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,666 (30% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,521. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,700 (33% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,359.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 29461 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 29461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moncks Corner, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29461.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 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 29461, Moncks Corner, 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
30,141
Population
421.6
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29461?
37.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$82,666
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$37,521
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29461 ranks nationally
Moncks Corner, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,666 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US 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
16,715housing units
16,715
Total Housing Units
15,859
Occupied Units
856
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,700
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,359
Median Rent
2001
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29461 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 188 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 211 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 253 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 264 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 281 |
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 728 business establishments in ZIP 29461, employing approximately 8,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $406,640,000.
728
Businesses
8,919
Employees
$406.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 99 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 1.8% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
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 29461 vs 29469 →
ZIP 29461 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29461
Moncks Corner (29461)
30,141 residents
- 29431 6,071
Bonneau (29431)
6,071 residents
- 29469 855
Pinopolis (29469)
855 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29461 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29461, 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 (30,141 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 29461 in?
ZIP code 29461 (Moncks Corner) 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 29461?
ZIP code 29461 in Moncks Corner, SC has a population of 30,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29461?
The median household income in ZIP 29461 is $82,666, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29461?
The median home value in ZIP 29461 is $301,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29461?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29461 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29461?
ZIP code 29461 has 728 business establishments employing approximately 8,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29461?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29461 are: Retail trade (119), Construction (99), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29461?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29461 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 29461?
In ZIP code 29461, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 29461?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29461 is 29.3 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 29461?
In ZIP code 29461, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29461?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29461 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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