Summerville, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29485
Dorchester County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,057
- 487/sq mi High-density area
- $82,987
- Median income Near-median income area
- $341,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Summerville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 487
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29485 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29485 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina, with 45,057 residents across 92.4 square miles, a density of 487 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29485 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,987 (30% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,122. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,600 (51% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,574.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dorchester County, so 29485 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 29485
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summerville, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29485.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 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 29485, 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
45,057
Population
92.4
Area (sq mi)
487
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29485?
38.1
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
6.1%
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?
$82,987
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$40,122
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29485 ranks nationally
Summerville, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,987 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
23,602housing units
23,602
Total Housing Units
22,107
Occupied Units
1,495
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,600
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,574
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29485 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 179 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 201 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 250 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 275 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 277 |
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 901 business establishments in ZIP 29485, employing approximately 9,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,956,000.
901
Businesses
9,573
Employees
$369.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 97 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 82 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 80 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.7% |
| Information | 12 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.1% |
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 29485 vs 29483 →
ZIP 29485 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
- 29414
Charleston (29414)
31,883 residents
- 29456
Ladson (29456)
27,864 residents
- 29418 23,540
North Charleston (29418)
23,540 residents
- 29420 21,834
North Charleston (29420)
21,834 residents
- 29472 9,416
Ridgeville (29472)
9,416 residents
- 29470 4,232
Ravenel (29470)
4,232 residents
- 29404 1,348
Charleston Afb (29404)
1,348 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29485 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29485 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29414
Charleston (29414)
$99,529 median income
- 29470
Ravenel (29470)
$86,410 median income
- 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
- 29418
North Charleston (29418)
$64,583 median income
- 29404
Charleston Afb (29404)
$54,716 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29485 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29483 | Summerville, SC | 66,731 | 6.8 mi |
| 29420 | North Charleston, SC | 21,834 | 5.4 mi |
| 29456 | Ladson, SC | 27,864 | 5.2 mi |
| 29423 | Charleston, SC | 956 | 7.3 mi |
| 29470 | Ravenel, SC | 4,232 | 9.6 mi |
| 29418 | North Charleston, SC | 23,540 | 8.7 mi |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb, SC | 1,348 | 9.1 mi |
| 29414 | Charleston, SC | 31,883 | 10.0 mi |
| 29472 | Ridgeville, SC | 9,416 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29485, 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 (45,057 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 29485 in?
ZIP code 29485 (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 29485?
ZIP code 29485 in Summerville, SC has a population of 45,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29485?
The median household income in ZIP 29485 is $82,987, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29485?
The median home value in ZIP 29485 is $341,600, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29485?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29485 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29485?
ZIP code 29485 has 901 business establishments employing approximately 9,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29485?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29485 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Retail trade (105), Construction (97). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29485?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29485 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 29485?
In ZIP code 29485, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 29485?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29485 is 30.2 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 29485?
In ZIP code 29485, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29485?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29485 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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