PlainZIP

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
$110,509
Median income
$791,400
Median home value
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $82,872. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $791,400 (250% above the state average), median rent at $2,043 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29492, plus 6 more within Berkeley County, give a clearer read than the 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 29492

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29492.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29492?

39.3

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$110,509

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$82,872

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29492 ranks nationally

Charleston, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$110,509 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,531

Total Housing Units

9,468

Occupied Units

1,063

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$791,400

Median Home Value

+250% vs state

$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

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ZIP 29492 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 29492 ranks #8 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 29492 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 29492 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Berkeley County

29445 standard
Goose Creek, SC
Pop: 53,588
29461 standard
Moncks Corner, SC
Pop: 30,141
29410 standard
Hanahan, SC
Pop: 17,816
29479 standard
Saint Stephen, SC
Pop: 7,337
29431 standard
Bonneau, SC
Pop: 6,071
29436 standard
Cross, SC
Pop: 4,471

Related Areas

Berkeley County Charleston, SC South Carolina

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.

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