29420 ZIP Code
North Charleston, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29420 |
| City/Town: | North Charleston |
| County: | Dorchester |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,808 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,339 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,386 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,264 |
| Median Home Value: | $269,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.0 sq miles
25.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.9325, -80.1001 |
Population Information (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,808 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,294 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,514 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 896 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,299 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,758 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,934 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,755 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,399 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,744 | 16.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,636 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,118 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,562 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,817 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 654 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 236 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $269,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,373 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,264 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,683 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 581 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,394 | 62.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,289 | 37.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,166 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 713 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,058 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,803 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,165 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,917 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,897 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,613 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,339 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,588 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,072 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,386 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,018 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,331 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 572 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,452 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,778 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,248 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 305 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,415 | 41.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,288 | 45.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 127 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 952 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,320 | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 706 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,702 | 7.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,241 | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,123 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 176 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 885 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29420 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 510 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 139 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 525 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 595 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,311 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,308 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,422 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,365 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 712 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 796 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29420 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,026 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,097 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 121 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 219 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 851 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29420 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 933 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,506 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 227 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,433 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 961 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 221 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 454 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,204 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,349 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,461 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 631 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 951 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 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 (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,921 | 83.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,079 | 61.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,366 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,772 | 16.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29420 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,482 | 86.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,026 | 23.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,265 | 26.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 203 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 43 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 974 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29420 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,785 | 62.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 616 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 248 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 351 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 496 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 316 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 550 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 902 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29420 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,399 | 15.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,580 | 27.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,916 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,754 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 823 | 8.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 617 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 149 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29420 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 380 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 312 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,709 | 18.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,443 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,971 | 21.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 449 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29420 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,668 | 19.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 67 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,845 | 78.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 69 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29420 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 166 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,105 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,489 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,923 | 22.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29420 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 278 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 138 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 372 | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 654 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,792 | 33.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,563 | 29.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 542 | 10.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 55 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,572 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $547 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,373 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,683 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,243 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,356 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,154 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,810 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,739 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,875 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29420 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,069 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,413 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,741 | 52.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 133 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 705 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,620 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29420 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,721 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 189 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,518 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,529 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,380 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,614 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,363 | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,693 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,492 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 164 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,458 | 58.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 870 | 34.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29420 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,300 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,340 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 571 | 24.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,727 | 73.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 300 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,549 | 90.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 295 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,259 | 765.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,259 | 765.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,259 | 765.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 135 | 45.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,424 | 482.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29420 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,912 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,151 | 87.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,761 | 12.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,891 | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 193 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 677 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29420 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,683 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,419 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
North Charleston, SC29420