Ravenel, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29470
Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,232
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,410
- Median income Above-median income area
- $345,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ravenel pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29470 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29470 covers 218.1 square miles in Ravenel, Charleston County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,232 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29470 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,410 (36% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,207. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $345,000 (53% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $944.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29470 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 29470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravenel, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29470.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 29470, Ravenel, 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
4,232
Population
218.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29470?
41.7
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
7.5%
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?
$86,410
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$57,207
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29470 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Ravenel, 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)
$86,410 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
2,262housing units
2,262
Total Housing Units
2,089
Occupied Units
173
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,000
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1997
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
-17.1%
YoY Change (2023)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29470 have decreased 17.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +12.8% | 222 |
| 2020 | -8.0% | 204 |
| 2021 | +23.0% | 251 |
| 2022 | +45.2% | 365 |
| 2023 | -17.1% | 302 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 29470, employing approximately 886 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,654,000.
120
Businesses
886
Employees
$52.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 27.5% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 29470 vs 29426 →
ZIP 29470 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29485
Summerville (29485)
45,057 residents
- 29420
North Charleston (29420)
21,834 residents
- 29449 7,749
Hollywood (29449)
7,749 residents
- 29470 4,232
Ravenel (29470)
4,232 residents
- 29426 1,741
Adams Run (29426)
1,741 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29470 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29470 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29470
Ravenel (29470)
$86,410 median income
- 29485
Summerville (29485)
$82,987 median income
- 29420
North Charleston (29420)
$72,661 median income
- 29426
Adams Run (29426)
$64,087 median income
- 29449
Hollywood (29449)
$56,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29470 ranks the highest of 5 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 29470, 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 (4,232 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 29470 in?
ZIP code 29470 (Ravenel) 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 29470?
ZIP code 29470 in Ravenel, SC has a population of 4,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29470?
The median household income in ZIP 29470 is $86,410, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29470?
The median home value in ZIP 29470 is $345,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29470 is African American at 45.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29470?
ZIP code 29470 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29470 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29470?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29470 decreased by 17.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 29470?
In ZIP code 29470, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 29470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29470 is 30.8 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 29470?
In ZIP code 29470, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29470 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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