Sullivans Island, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29482
Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,791
- 269/sq mi High-density area
- $192,813
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sullivans Island pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 269
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29482 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29482 covers 6.7 square miles in Sullivans Island, Charleston County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,791 residents on file, a density of 269 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29482 skews affluent, with a median household income of $192,813 (202% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $117,718. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (785% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,375.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 84.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charleston County, so 29482 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 29482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sullivans Island, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29482.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 29482, Sullivans Island, 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
1,791
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
269
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29482?
52.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.9%
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?
$192,813
Median Household Income
+202% vs state ZIP avg
$117,718
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29482 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Sullivans Island, 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)
$192,813 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
1,088housing units
1,088
Total Housing Units
798
Occupied Units
290
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+785% vs state ZIP avg
$2,375
Median Rent
1981
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2021)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29482 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +0.7% | 193 |
| 2016 | +9.1% | 211 |
| 2017 | +1.3% | 214 |
| 2020 | – | 216 |
| 2021 | +0.1% | 217 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 29482, employing approximately 880 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,617,000.
92
Businesses
880
Employees
$37.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 18.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.3% |
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 29482 vs 29464 →
ZIP 29482 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29464
Mount Pleasant (29464)
43,649 residents
- 29412
Charleston (29412)
35,850 residents
- 29466
Mount Pleasant (29466)
28,725 residents
- 29403
Charleston (29403)
20,818 residents
- 29401 10,895
Charleston (29401)
10,895 residents
- 29492 10,262
Charleston (29492)
10,262 residents
- 29451 4,205
Isle Of Palms (29451)
4,205 residents
- 29439 2,399
Folly Beach (29439)
2,399 residents
- 29409 2,100
Charleston (29409)
2,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29482 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29482 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29482
Sullivans Island (29482)
$192,813 median income
- 29451
Isle Of Palms (29451)
$156,979 median income
- 29439
Folly Beach (29439)
$137,396 median income
- 29466
Mount Pleasant (29466)
$133,357 median income
- 29464
Mount Pleasant (29464)
$111,907 median income
- 29492
Charleston (29492)
$110,509 median income
- 29412
Charleston (29412)
$101,509 median income
- 29401
Charleston (29401)
$99,667 median income
- 29403 $66,944
Charleston (29403)
$66,944 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29482 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29464 | Mount Pleasant, SC | 43,649 | 3.8 mi |
| 29401 | Charleston, SC | 10,895 | 5.8 mi |
| 29424 | Charleston, SC | 389 | 6.0 mi |
| 29451 | Isle Of Palms, SC | 4,205 | 6.0 mi |
| 29403 | Charleston, SC | 20,818 | 6.8 mi |
| 29409 | Charleston, SC | 2,100 | 7.5 mi |
| 29466 | Mount Pleasant, SC | 28,725 | 8.0 mi |
| 29412 | Charleston, SC | 35,850 | 7.9 mi |
| 29492 | Charleston, SC | 10,262 | 10.4 mi |
| 29439 | Folly Beach, SC | 2,399 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29482, 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 (1,791 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 29482 in?
ZIP code 29482 (Sullivans Island) 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 29482?
ZIP code 29482 in Sullivans Island, SC has a population of 1,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29482?
The median household income in ZIP 29482 is $192,813, which is 153% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29482?
The median home value in ZIP 29482 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29482?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29482 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29482?
ZIP code 29482 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29482?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29482 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29482?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29482 increased by 0.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 29482?
In ZIP code 29482, 86.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29482?
In ZIP code 29482, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29482?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29482 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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