Summerville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29483
Dorchester County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 66,731
- 191/sq mi High-density area
- $85,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $333,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Summerville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 191
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29483 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 29483 (Summerville, SC) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.1 in 2023 to 287.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29483 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina, with 66,731 residents across 350.3 square miles, a density of 191 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29483 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,750 (34% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,519. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $333,300 (47% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,378.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dorchester County, so 29483 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 29483
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summerville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29483.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
216 establishments
- Construction
Construction
178 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
155 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
155 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
145 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 29483, Summerville, 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
66,731
Population
350.3
Area (sq mi)
191
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29483?
37.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.1%
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?
$85,750
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$39,519
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29483 ranks nationally
Summerville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,750 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
23,728housing units
23,728
Total Housing Units
22,195
Occupied Units
1,533
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,300
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,378
Median Rent
2002
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29483 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 185 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 208 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 245 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 266 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 287 |
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 1,527 business establishments in ZIP 29483, employing approximately 21,826 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,013,044,000.
1,527
Businesses
21,826
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 216 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 178 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 155 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 155 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 145 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 84 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 82 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 78 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 74 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 64 | 4.2% |
| Information | 26 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 14 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 29483 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29483
Summerville (29483)
66,731 residents
- 29485
Summerville (29485)
45,057 residents
- 29456
Ladson (29456)
27,864 residents
- 29420 21,834
North Charleston (29420)
21,834 residents
- 29472 9,416
Ridgeville (29472)
9,416 residents
- 29423 956
Charleston (29423)
956 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29483 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29483 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29483
Summerville (29483)
$85,750 median income
- 29485
Summerville (29485)
$82,987 median income
- 29456
Ladson (29456)
$78,361 median income
- 29472
Ridgeville (29472)
$75,325 median income
- 29420
North Charleston (29420)
$72,661 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29483 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 29483, 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 (66,731 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 29483 in?
ZIP code 29483 (Summerville) 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 29483?
ZIP code 29483 in Summerville, SC has a population of 66,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29483?
The median household income in ZIP 29483 is $85,750, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29483?
The median home value in ZIP 29483 is $333,300, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29483?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29483 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29483?
ZIP code 29483 has 1,527 business establishments employing approximately 21,826 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29483?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29483 are: Retail trade (216), Construction (178), Accommodation and food services (155). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29483?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29483 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 29483?
In ZIP code 29483, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 29483?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29483 is 32.9 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 29483?
In ZIP code 29483, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29483?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29483 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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