Zip code 29405: North Charleston, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29405?

29405 is assigned to North Charleston, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29405 in?

29405 is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29405?

About 26,254 people live in 29405, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29405?

The median household income in 29405 is $56,600.

Q: What zip codes are near 29405?

The closest zip codes to 29405 are 29415, 29419, 29407, 29403, 29409.

Residential delivery areaCharleston CountyEastern Time

Population

26,254

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$308K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,253/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

1,793 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29405

29405 is a suburban zip code in North Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 26,254 people live here, or 1,793 per square mile. The median resident is 40.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,600 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $307,800, or 5.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,253 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 29405 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%134th of 411 in SC
Housing vacancy13.1%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%210th of 402 in SC
Government workers19.1%
81st
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%111th of 409 in SC
Uninsured rate12.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%101st of 407 in SC
Self-employed workers11.8%
76th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%115th of 409 in SC
Poverty rate16.1%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%189th of 401 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.460
69th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475168th of 397 in SC
Rent-burdened renters55.2%
67th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%144th of 390 in SC
Diversity index56.4
64th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.988th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%236th of 411 in SC
Median age40.2
59th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2245th of 411 in SC
Population density1,793/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi37th of 411 in SC
Median home value$307,800
45th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,00064th of 382 in SC
Work from home11.8%
45th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%97th of 409 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher29%
44th
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%120th of 409 in SC
Population26,254
42nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,22573rd of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$1,253
40th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,18080th of 344 in SC
Per capita income$36,556
39th
U.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236132nd of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%222nd of 409 in SC
Median earnings per worker$41,818
28th
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623194th of 408 in SC
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%256th of 409 in SC
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%172nd of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%155th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate50.6%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%374th of 401 in SC
Residents under 1817.7%
17th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%295th of 411 in SC
Median household income$56,600
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324219th of 383 in SC
Average commute19 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min363rd of 394 in SC
Broadband access80.1%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%290th of 401 in SC

Measure	29405	Charleston	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Veterans	8.8%	8.2%	8.3%	6.2%	83rd	134th of 411
Housing vacancy	13.1%	14.7%	13.3%	10.1%	82nd	210th of 402
Government workers	19.1%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	81st	111th of 409
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.1%	8.3%	9.6%	8.4%	80th	101st of 407
Self-employed workers	11.8%	13%	9.9%	10%	76th	115th of 409
Poverty rate	16.1%	11.3%	14.1%	12.5%	73rd	189th of 401
Income inequality (Gini)	0.460	0.511	0.475	0.483	69th	168th of 397
Rent-burdened renters	55.2%	53.4%	52.1%	51.1%	67th	144th of 390
Diversity index	56.4	52.6	54.9	61.4	64th	88th of 411
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	17.9%	18.9%	17.2%	63rd	236th of 411
Median age	40.2	39.2	40.2	38.9	59th	245th of 411
Population density	1,793/sq mi	458/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	37th of 411
Median home value	$307,800	$489,100	$259,000	$332,700	45th	64th of 382
Work from home	11.8%	17.7%	11.5%	15.1%	45th	97th of 409
Bachelor's degree or higher	29%	50.3%	32.1%	35.7%	44th	120th of 409
Population	26,254	420,264	5,296,225	334,922,499	42nd	73rd of 411
Median gross rent	$1,253	$1,620	$1,180	$1,413	40th	80th of 344
Per capita income	$36,556	$56,921	$39,236	$44,673	39th	132nd of 411
Healthcare workers	8.6%	10.8%	9.5%	9.7%	36th	222nd of 409
Median earnings per worker	$41,818	$53,383	$44,623	$49,666	28th	194th of 408
Unemployment rate	3.6%	3.5%	4.9%	5.2%	26th	256th of 409
Tech workers	1.6%	3.6%	2.6%	3.8%	25th	172nd of 409
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	6.7%	5.8%	14.1%	23rd	155th of 411
Homeownership rateWeakness	50.6%	63.9%	71.9%	65.2%	18th	374th of 401
Residents under 18	17.7%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	17th	295th of 411
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,600	$88,494	$69,324	$80,734	16th	219th of 383
Average commuteStrength	19 min	25.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	9th	363rd of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	80.1%	88.9%	88.8%	91%	5th	290th of 401

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

17%

35–44

10%

45–54

14%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.2

Under 18

17.7%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White38%
Black54%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.4%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

56.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 11,639
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 46.4%
Married couples: 24.8%
Living alone: 45.3%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29405

$56,600

Charleston Co.

$88,494

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,556

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.460

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29405

$307,800

Charleston Co.

$489,100

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29405

$1,253

Charleston Co.

$1,620

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 13,393
Owner-occupied: 50.6%
Vacant: 13.1%
Median year built: 1964
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.5%
Home value to income: 5.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.4%

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

41%

20–29

28%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

19 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Food service

Business and finance

Education

Production

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

12%

Education

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$41,818

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29405	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,359	$74,888
Service	$31,471	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,769	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,451	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,246	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

28%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 86%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
Households with broadband: 80.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63%
No internet access: 11.6%
Without health insurance: 12.1%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): North Charleston
State: South Carolina
County: Charleston County
Center point: 32.8525° N, 79.9798° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

North Charleston90% of zip
Charleston9% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29405

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29415	North Charleston, SC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
29419	North Charleston, SC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
29407	Charleston, SC	3.8 mi	36,706	$85,367	$451,800
29403	Charleston, SC	3.9 mi	22,533	$66,944	$674,000
29409	Charleston, SC	4 mi	2,056	—	—
29425	Charleston, SC	5 mi	0	—	—
29404	Charleston Afb, SC	5.3 mi	2,334	$54,716	—
29424	Charleston, SC	5.3 mi	1,243	—	—
29401	Charleston, SC	5.9 mi	9,339	$99,667	$1,164,800
29402	Charleston, SC · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
29410	Hanahan, SC	6.3 mi	21,314	$87,984	$374,800
29406	Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	32,001	$49,815	$229,300

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Questions about 29405

What city is zip code 29405?

29405 is assigned to North Charleston, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29405 in?

29405 is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29405?

About 26,254 people live in 29405, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29405 in?

29405 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29405?

The median household income in 29405 is $56,600.

What zip codes are near 29405?

The closest zip codes to 29405 are 29415, 29419, 29407, 29403, 29409.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29405, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.