Charleston, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29492
Berkeley County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,262
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $110,509
- Median income Above-median income area
- $791,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29492 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29492 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Berkeley County, South Carolina, home to 10,262 residents across 129.4 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29492 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,509 (73% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,872. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.2%. Median home value is $791,400 (250% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $2,043; 59.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 29492 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 29492
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29492.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
171 establishments
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
96 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
76 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 29492, Charleston, 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
10,262
Population
129.4
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29492?
39.3
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.7%
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?
$110,509
Median Household Income
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$82,872
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29492 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Charleston, 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)
$110,509 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
10,531housing units
10,531
Total Housing Units
9,468
Occupied Units
1,063
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$791,400
Median Home Value
+250% vs state ZIP avg
$2,043
Median Rent
2011
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
+34.2%
YoY Change (2022)
318
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+218%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29492 have increased 34.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.4% | 208 |
| 2019 | +4.0% | 216 |
| 2020 | +3.7% | 224 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 237 |
| 2022 | +34.2% | 318 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 972 business establishments in ZIP 29492, employing approximately 15,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,374,890,000.
972
Businesses
15,571
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 171 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 113 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 96 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.1% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 29492 vs 29464 →
ZIP 29492 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29445
Goose Creek (29445)
53,588 residents
- 29464
Mount Pleasant (29464)
43,649 residents
- 29466
Mount Pleasant (29466)
28,725 residents
- 29405
North Charleston (29405)
26,328 residents
- 29403 20,818
Charleston (29403)
20,818 residents
- 29410 17,816
Hanahan (29410)
17,816 residents
- 29401 10,895
Charleston (29401)
10,895 residents
- 29492 10,262
Charleston (29492)
10,262 residents
- 29409 2,100
Charleston (29409)
2,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29492 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29492 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
- 29466
Mount Pleasant (29466)
$133,357 median income
- 29464
Mount Pleasant (29464)
$111,907 median income
- 29492
Charleston (29492)
$110,509 median income
- 29401
Charleston (29401)
$99,667 median income
- 29410
Hanahan (29410)
$87,984 median income
- 29445
Goose Creek (29445)
$81,594 median income
- 29403 $66,944
Charleston (29403)
$66,944 median income
- 29405 $56,600
North Charleston (29405)
$56,600 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29492 ranks #4 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 | 6.6 mi |
| 29466 | Mount Pleasant, SC | 28,725 | 5.9 mi |
| 29410 | Hanahan, SC | 17,816 | 7.1 mi |
| 29405 | North Charleston, SC | 26,328 | 7.1 mi |
| 29403 | Charleston, SC | 20,818 | 8.3 mi |
| 29424 | Charleston, SC | 389 | 9.5 mi |
| 29401 | Charleston, SC | 10,895 | 9.8 mi |
| 29445 | Goose Creek, SC | 53,588 | 8.5 mi |
| 29482 | Sullivans Island, SC | 1,791 | 10.4 mi |
| 29409 | Charleston, SC | 2,100 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29492, 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 (10,262 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 29492 in?
ZIP code 29492 (Charleston) is located in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Berkeley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berkeley-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29492?
ZIP code 29492 in Charleston, SC has a population of 10,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29492?
The median household income in ZIP 29492 is $110,509, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29492?
The median home value in ZIP 29492 is $791,400, which is 185% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29492?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29492 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29492?
ZIP code 29492 has 972 business establishments employing approximately 15,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29492?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29492 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (171), Construction (113), Health care and social assistance (101). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29492?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29492 increased by 34.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 29492?
In ZIP code 29492, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% 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 29492?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29492 is 26.9 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 29492?
In ZIP code 29492, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29492?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29492 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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