29405 ZIP Code
North Charleston, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29405 |
| City/Town: | North Charleston |
| County: | Charleston |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,449 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,532 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,318 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,019 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,100 |
| Land Area: | 14.6 sq miles
37.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.8525, -79.9798 |
Population Information (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,449 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,868 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,581 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,811 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,368 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,447 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,251 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,590 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,979 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,256 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,875 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,852 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,747 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,762 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,043 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 468 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,126 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,019 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,165 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,854 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,143 | 46.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,022 | 53.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,982 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 643 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,729 | 13.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,233 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,853 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,594 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,356 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,574 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,532 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,685 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,440 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,318 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,869 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,056 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 708 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,739 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,031 | 76.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,055 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 963 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,485 | 34.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,394 | 59.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 195 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 552 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 771 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 717 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,079 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 277 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 155 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 647 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29405 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 590 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 669 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,287 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,533 | 13.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,777 | 15.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,902 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,252 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,299 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 390 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 466 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29405 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,160 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,466 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 786 | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 146 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 194 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,086 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29405 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,221 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,018 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 221 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,900 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 680 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 212 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 768 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,400 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,657 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,660 | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 672 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 628 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.1% | 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 (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,804 | 79.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,806 | 50.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,319 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,341 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29405 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,835 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,546 | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,842 | 16.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 823 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 313 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,978 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29405 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,472 | 65.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 266 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,026 | 7.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 624 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 643 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 745 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 617 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 626 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29405 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,400 | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,058 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 626 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 512 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,094 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,046 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,805 | 21.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,924 | 22.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 494 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29405 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 165 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,778 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,437 | 34.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,606 | 43.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 954 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 79 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29405 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,143 | 28.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 25 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,832 | 70.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 44 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29405 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,541 | 13.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,208 | 46.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,139 | 28.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,277 | 11.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29405 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 409 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 699 | 13.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 838 | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 481 | 9.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 713 | 13.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,555 | 30.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 378 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 70 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,518 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $499 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,126 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,165 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,735 | 24.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 948 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,959 | 26.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,595 | 41.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,330 | 20.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,276 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29405 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,664 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,054 | 51.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,311 | 28.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 354 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,593 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,918 | 42.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29405 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,756 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 516 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 327 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,306 | 48.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 898 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 709 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,078 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,115 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,145 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,277 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 116 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,764 | 53.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,397 | 42.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29405 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,760 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,490 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,393 | 68.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,056 | 30.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 501 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 41 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,472 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 179 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 977 | 545.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 977 | 545.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 977 | 545.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 87 | 48.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 127 | 70.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 658 | 367.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29405 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,638 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,202 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,436 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,001 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 209 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 186 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29405 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,165 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,196 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
North Charleston, SC29405