29406 ZIP Code
Charleston, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29406 |
| City/Town: | Charleston |
| County: | Charleston |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,570 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,797 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,453 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,177 |
| Median Home Value: | $206,100 |
| Land Area: | 15.3 sq miles
39.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.9372, -80.0355 |
Population Information (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,570 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,878 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,692 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,604 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,401 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,533 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,293 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,369 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,570 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,491 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,949 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,812 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,669 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,259 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,089 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 531 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $206,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,250 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,177 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,547 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,630 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,340 | 42.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,207 | 57.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,370 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,392 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,977 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,121 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,345 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,999 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,022 | 14.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,514 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29406 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,797 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,983 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,985 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,453 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,354 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,132 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 815 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,341 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,651 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,639 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 806 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,289 | 37.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,023 | 43.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 911 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,768 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,523 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,060 | 12.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,243 | 16.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,905 | 8.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 301 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,020 | 6.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29406 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 954 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 540 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,705 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,535 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,047 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,509 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,257 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,338 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 348 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 314 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29406 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,444 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,874 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 258 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 238 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 269 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 790 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29406 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,889 | 12.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 916 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 368 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,902 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,002 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 273 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 547 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,363 | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,751 | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,709 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 581 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 821 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.9% | 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 (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,877 | 76.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,879 | 48.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,915 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,028 | 21.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29406 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,867 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,023 | 24.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,310 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 605 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 193 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,940 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29406 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,957 | 42.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 779 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 161 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 685 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,007 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,285 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,358 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,945 | 13.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29406 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,760 | 12.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,150 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,330 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,601 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,262 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,423 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,283 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 285 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 51 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29406 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,257 | 15.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,201 | 36.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,500 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 956 | 6.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 120 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29406 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,557 | 12.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 49 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,890 | 86.8% | 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: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29406 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,004 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,764 | 53.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,461 | 27.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,318 | 10.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29406 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 618 | 11.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 359 | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 797 | 14.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 718 | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,193 | 41.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 520 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 44 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29406 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,258 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $399 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,250 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,547 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,149 | 25.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,254 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,584 | 28.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,988 | 39.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,458 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,028 | 24.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29406 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,647 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,577 | 47.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,969 | 34.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 307 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,505 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,858 | 50.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29406 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,025 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 261 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 618 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,924 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,349 | 14.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,873 | 31.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,813 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,512 | 10.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,905 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,912 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 278 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,886 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,748 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29406 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,806 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,097 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,132 | 41.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,651 | 52.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,364 | 26.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 314 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,044 | 86.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 530 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,526 | 854.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,526 | 854.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,526 | 854.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 422 | 79.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 130 | 24.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,111 | 587.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 5.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29406 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,966 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,268 | 81.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,698 | 19.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,222 | 14.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 545 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 794 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 137 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29406 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,547 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,797 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Charleston, SC29406