29412 ZIP Code
Charleston, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29412 |
| City/Town: | Charleston |
| County: | Charleston |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,307 |
| Median Household Income: | $95,627 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,015 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,586 |
| Median Home Value: | $427,000 |
| Land Area: | 39.2 sq miles
101.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.7 sq miles
30.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7120, -79.9522 |
Population Information (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,307 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,353 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,954 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,309 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,667 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,557 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,496 | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,107 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,725 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,909 | 17.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,766 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,744 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,582 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,911 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,104 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,430 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $427,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,689 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,586 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,787 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,799 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,110 | 72.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,677 | 27.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,171 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 256 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 843 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,823 | 16.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,104 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,950 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,657 | 38.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,538 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29412 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $95,627 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $131,514 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,030 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,015 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,082 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,142 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 691 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,421 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,911 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,776 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,419 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,486 | 78.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,127 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 756 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 305 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,587 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 835 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,406 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 526 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 92 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 732 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29412 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 607 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 240 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 840 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 573 | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,560 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,502 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,754 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,524 | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,513 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,674 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29412 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,769 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,608 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 468 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,920 | 13.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29412 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 80 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,398 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 774 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 363 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,839 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 794 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 360 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,809 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,246 | 19.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,705 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,337 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,417 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,020 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,243 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,031 | 79.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,962 | 27.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,758 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29412 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,319 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,207 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,720 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 370 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 204 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 529 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29412 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,550 | 67.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,182 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 318 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 645 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 695 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 929 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,864 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 389 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29412 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 84 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,032 | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,570 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,039 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,911 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,051 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,856 | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,362 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 286 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 395 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29412 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 172 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,445 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,913 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,724 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,773 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 559 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29412 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,834 | 28.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,587 | 69.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 31 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 130 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29412 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 639 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,643 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,245 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,260 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29412 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 192 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 318 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 269 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 324 | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,779 | 14.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,064 | 41.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,603 | 29.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 561 | 4.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29412 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,156 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $613 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,689 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,787 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,297 | 49.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,259 | 19.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,964 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,507 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,424 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,123 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29412 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,722 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,213 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,702 | 55.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,364 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,514 | 35.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29412 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,898 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 873 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 776 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,050 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,498 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,701 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,407 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,275 | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,001 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,269 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,709 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,348 | 55.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29412 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,093 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,941 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,529 | 51.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,344 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,610 | 32.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 68 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29412 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,543 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 592 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,764 | 298.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,764 | 298.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,764 | 298.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 356 | 60.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 183 | 30.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 420 | 70.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 75 | 12.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29412 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,998 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,842 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,156 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 935 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 705 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 322 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 194 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29412 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,787 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,131 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Charleston, SC29412