ZIP Code 29405 -- Charleston, SC

Charleston | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
26,254
Unknown
Median Income
$56,600
Home Value
$307,800
Median Rent
$1,253
Median Age
40.20
Diversity Index
59.80
High
Cost of Living
107.7
above average
Unemployment
3.6%

About ZIP Code 29405

ZIP code 29405 in Charleston, South Carolina is a unknown area with a population of 26,254. The median household income is $56,600, which is This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $307,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.4x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 107.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.20 years. Approximately 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Charleston, SC.

Population & Age

Total Population
26,254
Median Age
40.20
Male Population
13,000
49.5%
Female Population
13,254
50.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
59.80 High
White
38.1%
Black or African American
54.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Other Race
2.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$56,600
Mean Household Income
$78,633
Per Capita Income
$36,556
Below Poverty Line
16.1%

This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$307,800
Median Rent
$1,253
Total Housing Units
13,393
Occupied Units
11,639
Vacant Units
1,754
13.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1964
Owner Occupied
50.6%
Renter Occupied
49.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 5.4x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 50.6% Renter 49.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
13,815
Employment Rate
96.4%
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
69.1%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
3.9%
Work from Home
11.8%

Cost of Living Index

107.7
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 29405 is 7.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Charleston

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
29414 44,727 $99,529 $417,300
29412 39,256 $101,509 $504,500
29407 36,706 $85,367 $451,800
29418 26,052 $64,583 $267,600
29420 23,959 $72,661 $331,700
29403 22,533 $66,944 $674,000

Other ZIP Codes in Charleston

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29464 Mount pleasant 53,045 $111,907
29466 Zcta 29466 44,942 $133,357
29414 Charleston 44,727 $99,529
29412 Charleston 39,256 $101,509
29407 Charleston 36,706 $85,367
29406 North charleston 32,001 $49,815

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 29405

ZIP code 29405 (Charleston, SC) has a total population of 26,254 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 29405 is $56,600 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 29405 is primarily located in Charleston, South Carolina (SC). It falls within Charleston County.

The median home value in ZIP code 29405 is $307,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,253.

The median age in ZIP code 29405 is 40.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 29405 has a cost of living index of 107.72 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 29405, 29.03% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.09% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 29405 is 3.64%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 11.77% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.