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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
$85,750
Median income
$333,300
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $39,519. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. Median home value sits at $333,300 (47% above the state average), median rent at $1,378 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dorchester County, so you can benchmark 29483 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29483?

37.4

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
African American 18.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

23,728

Total Housing Units

22,195

Occupied Units

1,533

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$333,300

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29483 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29483 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 29483 ranks the highest of 5 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
29485 Summerville, SC 45,057 6.8 mi
29472 Ridgeville, SC 9,416 7.6 mi
29456 Ladson, SC 27,864 6.2 mi
29423 Charleston, SC 956 8.4 mi
29420 North Charleston, SC 21,834 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dorchester County

29485 standard
Summerville, SC
Pop: 45,057
29456 standard
Ladson, SC
Pop: 27,864
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 Summerville, SC South Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.