29401 ZIP Code
Charleston, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29401 |
| City/Town: | Charleston |
| County: | Charleston |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,895 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,886 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,231 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,931 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,167,600 |
| Land Area: | 1.5 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7772, -79.9320 |
Population Information (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,895 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,923 | 44.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,972 | 55.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 159 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 138 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 311 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 994 | 11.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,417 | 15.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,229 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 415 | 4.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 764 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 573 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 685 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,367 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 656 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 187 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,167,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,868 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,931 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,086 | 68.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,845 | 31.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,316 | 56.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,770 | 43.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,876 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 145 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 512 | 8.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 571 | 9.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 235 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,335 | 39.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,054 | 35.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 74.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,886 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $174,986 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $181,175 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,231 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,652 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,437 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 150 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,545 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,513 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 602 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 315 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,597 | 85.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 659 | 7.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 89 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 16 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 519 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 412 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 322 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 85 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 214 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 285 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 141 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 482 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 212 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 339 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 494 | 12.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 384 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 302 | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,105 | 27.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,938 | 43.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 124 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,036 | 23.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 321 | 7.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 942 | 21.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 12.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 238 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 193 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 33 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 421 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 86 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 727 | 16.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 722 | 16.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,127 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 636 | 14.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 115 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 67 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,469 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,432 | 83.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,695 | 30.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 336 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,977 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,497 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 896 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 78 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 79 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,217 | 37.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 366 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 481 | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 569 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 510 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 340 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,448 | 24.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 273 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 451 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 190 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 225 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 553 | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 216 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 251 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 124 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,642 | 61.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 104 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,324 | 22.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,072 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,275 | 21.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 883 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 273 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,222 | 29.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 33 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,766 | 67.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 335 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,002 | 49.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,390 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 359 | 8.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 11 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 21 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 117 | 5.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 178 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 589 | 25.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,400 | 60.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,393 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,868 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,086 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,582 | 38.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 317 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 838 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,473 | 36.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 424 | 10.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,658 | 40.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,690 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,803 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,513 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 108 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 225 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,086 | 56.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,766 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 16 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 413 | 14.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 207 | 7.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,114 | 76.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,086 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 348 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,805 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 731 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 65 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 245 | 33.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 421 | 57.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,529 | 73.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,366 | 26.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 903 | 38.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,390 | 58.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 858 | 36.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,573 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 236 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 322 | 136.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 322 | 136.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 322 | 136.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 196 | 83.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 78 | 33.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 5.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,736 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,239 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 497 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 222 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 244 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 24 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,086 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,918 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Charleston, SC29401