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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
$82,987
Median income
$341,600
Median home value
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $40,122. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $341,600 for a typical home value (51% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,574 a month; 74.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dorchester County, so you can benchmark 29485 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 29485

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summerville, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29485.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29485?

38.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 23.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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

$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

$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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

23,602

Total Housing Units

22,107

Occupied Units

1,495

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$341,600

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29485 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29485 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 29485 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Dorchester County

29483 standard
Summerville, SC
Pop: 66,731
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 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.

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