29403 ZIP Code
Charleston, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29403 |
| City/Town: | Charleston |
| County: | Charleston |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,363 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,281 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,201 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,650 |
| Median Home Value: | $615,300 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.8033, -79.9457 |
Population Information (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,363 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,105 | 45.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,258 | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,026 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 985 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 833 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 771 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,026 | 18.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,674 | 25.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,670 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,373 | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,297 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,026 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,723 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 602 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 357 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $615,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,590 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,650 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,047 | 79.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,603 | 20.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,712 | 36.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,335 | 63.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,722 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 302 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 709 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,310 | 15.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,180 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 947 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,091 | 34.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,183 | 21.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,281 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,374 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,229 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,201 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,182 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,215 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 828 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,221 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,454 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,151 | 17.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 606 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,493 | 60.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,067 | 36.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 173 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 148 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 443 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 348 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 611 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 120 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 251 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 203 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29403 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,198 | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 467 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 935 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 626 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,210 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,201 | 12.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,109 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,213 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 782 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,306 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29403 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,944 | 56.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 366 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 334 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,507 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,047 | 8.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,971 | 16.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29403 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 444 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 661 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 288 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 790 | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 466 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 297 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,034 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,882 | 15.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,912 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,469 | 20.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 457 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 474 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.4% | 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 (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,798 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,606 | 69.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,849 | 30.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,416 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29403 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,481 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,348 | 23.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,334 | 13.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 531 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 241 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,552 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29403 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,761 | 37.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 624 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,014 | 15.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,448 | 11.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,482 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 364 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,928 | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29403 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 200 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,263 | 17.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 964 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 449 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 522 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 657 | 5.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 909 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 854 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,284 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,548 | 36.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29403 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 466 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,202 | 17.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,258 | 33.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,166 | 32.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,426 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 132 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29403 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,320 | 23.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 56 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,578 | 75.4% | 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: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29403 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,983 | 19.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,539 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,397 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,128 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29403 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 22 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 91 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 64 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 359 | 9.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 737 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,980 | 53.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 422 | 11.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,437 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $668 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,590 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,047 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,251 | 22.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 619 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,572 | 25.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,475 | 44.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,552 | 15.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,998 | 19.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29403 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,808 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,303 | 60.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,554 | 29.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 669 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,577 | 74.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29403 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,189 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 214 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 222 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,473 | 23.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 336 | 5.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,944 | 63.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,088 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,096 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,214 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,459 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 95 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,403 | 57.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 961 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29403 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,626 | 74.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,556 | 24.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,361 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,177 | 39.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,299 | 23.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,828 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 535 | 393.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 535 | 393.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 535 | 393.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 225 | 165.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 18.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 158 | 116.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 42.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29403 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,337 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,732 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 605 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 253 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 224 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 87 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29403 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,047 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,299 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Charleston, SC29403