Zip code 29406: Charleston, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29406?

29406 is assigned to Charleston, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29406 in?

29406 is mostly in Charleston County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29406?

About 32,001 people live in 29406, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29406?

The median household income in 29406 is $49,815.

Q: What zip codes are near 29406?

The closest zip codes to 29406 are 29410, 29404, 29420, 29418, 29456.

Residential delivery areaCharleston CountyEastern Time

Population

32,001

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$229K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,342/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

2,089 people/sq mi

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

About 29406

29406 is a suburban zip code in Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 32,001 people live here, or 2,089 per square mile. The median resident is 32.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,815 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $229,300, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,342 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 29406 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate19%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%31st of 407 in SC
Poverty rate23.4%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%86th of 401 in SC
Diversity index68.3
90th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.96th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.492
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SC 0.47590th of 397 in SC
Rent-burdened renters60.1%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%99th of 390 in SC
Veterans8.5%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%143rd of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate6.8%
78th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%95th of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers12.1%
78th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%111th of 409 in SC
Housing vacancy10.8%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%265th of 402 in SC
Foreign-born residents15.1%
65th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%9th of 411 in SC
Residents under 1823.2%
60th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%121st of 411 in SC
Government workers14.9%
59th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%220th of 409 in SC
Population density2,089/sq mi
58th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi27th of 411 in SC
Population32,001
53rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,22554th of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$1,342
46th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,18063rd of 344 in SC
Average commute24.8 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min271st of 394 in SC
Healthcare workers8.3%
32nd
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%240th of 409 in SC
Broadband access89.2%
29th
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%142nd of 401 in SC
Median home value$229,300
28th
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000130th of 382 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher22%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%189th of 409 in SC
Residents 65 and older13.2%
25th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%350th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$40,548
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623226th of 408 in SC
Work from home7.7%
20th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%195th of 409 in SC
Per capita income$29,996
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236228th of 411 in SC
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%234th of 409 in SC
Median age32.9
11th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2372nd of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate41.8%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%383rd of 401 in SC
Median household income$49,815
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324282nd of 383 in SC

Measure	29406	Charleston	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Uninsured rateWeakness	19%	8.3%	9.6%	8.4%	94th	31st of 407
Poverty rateWeakness	23.4%	11.3%	14.1%	12.5%	90th	86th of 401
Diversity index	68.3	52.6	54.9	61.4	90th	6th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.492	0.511	0.475	0.483	86th	90th of 397
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.1%	53.4%	52.1%	51.1%	83rd	99th of 390
Veterans	8.5%	8.2%	8.3%	6.2%	81st	143rd of 411
Unemployment rate	6.8%	3.5%	4.9%	5.2%	78th	95th of 409
Self-employed workers	12.1%	13%	9.9%	10%	78th	111th of 409
Housing vacancy	10.8%	14.7%	13.3%	10.1%	74th	265th of 402
Foreign-born residents	15.1%	6.7%	5.8%	14.1%	65th	9th of 411
Residents under 18	23.2%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	60th	121st of 411
Government workers	14.9%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	59th	220th of 409
Population density	2,089/sq mi	458/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	58th	27th of 411
Population	32,001	420,264	5,296,225	334,922,499	53rd	54th of 411
Median gross rent	$1,342	$1,620	$1,180	$1,413	46th	63rd of 344
Average commute	24.8 min	25.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	42nd	271st of 394
Healthcare workers	8.3%	10.8%	9.5%	9.7%	32nd	240th of 409
Broadband access	89.2%	88.9%	88.8%	91%	29th	142nd of 401
Median home value	$229,300	$489,100	$259,000	$332,700	28th	130th of 382
Bachelor's degree or higher	22%	50.3%	32.1%	35.7%	26th	189th of 409
Residents 65 and older	13.2%	17.9%	18.9%	17.2%	25th	350th of 411
Median earnings per worker	$40,548	$53,383	$44,623	$49,666	23rd	226th of 408
Work from home	7.7%	17.7%	11.5%	15.1%	20th	195th of 409
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,996	$56,921	$39,236	$44,673	19th	228th of 411
Tech workers	1%	3.6%	2.6%	3.8%	13th	234th of 409
Median age	32.9	39.2	40.2	38.9	11th	372nd of 411
Homeownership rateWeakness	41.8%	63.9%	71.9%	65.2%	10th	383rd of 401
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,815	$88,494	$69,324	$80,734	9th	282nd of 383

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

16%

5–17

12%

18–24

18%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.9

Under 18

23.2%

65 and over

13.2%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black42%
Hispanic18%
Asian3%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

68.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

15.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 12,979
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 51%
Married couples: 25.9%
Living alone: 39.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29406

$49,815

Charleston Co.

$88,494

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,996

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.492

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29406

$229,300

Charleston Co.

$489,100

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29406

$1,342

Charleston Co.

$1,620

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

45%

2–4 units

5–19 units

22%

20+ units

12%

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 14,548
Owner-occupied: 41.8%
Vacant: 10.8%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.1%
Home value to income: 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.6%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

33%

20–29

26%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Production

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Construction

11%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Admin, support and management

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Public administration

Information

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$40,548

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29406	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,824	$74,888
Service	$27,259	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,572	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,072	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,299	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

28%

Some college

25%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
Households with broadband: 89.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.6%
No internet access: 8.5%
Without health insurance: 19%
Limited-English households: 7.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Charleston
State: South Carolina
County: Charleston County
Center point: 32.9372° N, 80.0355° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29406 spans 2 counties

Charleston County97% of land
Berkeley County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

North Charleston93% of zip
Hanahan3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29406

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29410	Hanahan, SC	1.2 mi	21,314	$87,984	$374,800
29404	Charleston Afb, SC	2.9 mi	2,334	$54,716	—
29420	North Charleston, SC	3.8 mi	23,959	$72,661	$331,700
29418	North Charleston, SC	4 mi	26,052	$64,583	$267,600
29456	Ladson, SC	5.6 mi	41,214	$78,361	$270,100
29445	Goose Creek, SC	5.7 mi	59,227	$81,594	$281,500
29405	North Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	26,254	$56,600	$307,800
29415	North Charleston, SC · PO box	6.7 mi	—	—	—
29419	North Charleston, SC · PO box	6.7 mi	—	—	—
29414	Charleston, SC	7.7 mi	44,727	$99,529	$417,300
29492	Charleston, SC	9.3 mi	20,436	$110,509	$791,400
29407	Charleston, SC	9.8 mi	36,706	$85,367	$451,800

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Questions about 29406

What city is zip code 29406?

29406 is assigned to Charleston, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29406 in?

29406 is mostly in Charleston County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29406?

About 32,001 people live in 29406, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29406 in?

29406 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29406?

The median household income in 29406 is $49,815.

What zip codes are near 29406?

The closest zip codes to 29406 are 29410, 29404, 29420, 29418, 29456.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29406, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.