29492 ZIP Code
Charleston, South carolina
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29492 |
| City/Town: | Charleston |
| County: | Berkeley |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,266 |
| Median Household Income: | $104,289 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,143 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,573 |
| Median Home Value: | $651,900 |
| Land Area: | 52.8 sq miles
136.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.6 sq miles
24.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.9101, -79.8777 |
Population Information (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,266 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,172 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,094 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,203 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,082 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 779 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 806 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,100 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,833 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,540 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,913 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,314 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 792 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,824 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 914 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 166 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $651,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,819 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,573 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,661 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 912 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,287 | 61.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,374 | 39.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,296 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 181 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 231 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,251 | 8.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,218 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 984 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,812 | 40.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,619 | 25.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29492 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $104,289 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $171,485 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $139,330 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,143 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,504 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,699 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 316 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,457 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,008 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,561 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,052 | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 78 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,645 | 86.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 917 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 469 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 75 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 171 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 989 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 457 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 789 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 333 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 394 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29492 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 156 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 210 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 232 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 326 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 497 | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,212 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,470 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,735 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,041 | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,782 | 20.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29492 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,865 | 73.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 438 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 175 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 367 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,214 | 20.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29492 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,208 | 11.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 747 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 188 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,169 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 383 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 220 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 801 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,996 | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,275 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 755 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 473 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 437 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 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 (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,025 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,436 | 85.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,872 | 20.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 724 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29492 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,288 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,037 | 23.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,839 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 91 | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 48 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 137 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29492 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,235 | 44.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,040 | 10.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 141 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 429 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 606 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,806 | 29.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 316 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29492 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 336 | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,794 | 39.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,470 | 46.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 700 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 128 | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 18 | 0.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 40 | 0.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 36 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 51 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29492 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 277 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,707 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,413 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,381 | 24.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,649 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,146 | 12.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29492 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,906 | 22.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 144 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,528 | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 83 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29492 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 209 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,500 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,574 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,378 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29492 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 108 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 95 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 41 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 125 | 2.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 712 | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 882 | 16.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,003 | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,321 | 25.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29492 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,700 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $849 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,819 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,661 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,430 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,661 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,105 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,315 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,032 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,119 | 24.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29492 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,618 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,179 | 28.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,761 | 62.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 111 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 555 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,674 | 22.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29492 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,856 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 352 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 372 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,381 | 35.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 749 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,002 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,109 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 888 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,749 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,177 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 91 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 552 | 46.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 534 | 45.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29492 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,498 | 75.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,431 | 23.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 909 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,365 | 75.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,036 | 45.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 157 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,322 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 273 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 944 | 345.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 944 | 345.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 944 | 345.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 329 | 120.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 45 | 16.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 63 | 23.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 249 | 91.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 15.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29492 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,063 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,571 | 91.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,492 | 8.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 585 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 662 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 100 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 145 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29492 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,661 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,570 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Charleston, SC29492