Zip code 29409: Charleston, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29409?

29409 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 29409 in?

29409 is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29409?

About 2,056 people live in 29409, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 29409?

The closest zip codes to 29409 are 29403, 29425, 29424, 29401, 29402.

Residential delivery areaCharleston CountyEastern Time

Population

2,056

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

14,082 people/sq mi

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

About 29409

29409 is a dense urban zip code in Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 2,056 people live here, or 14,082 per square mile. The median resident is 20 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

45.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; farming, fishing and forestry; and cleaning and personal care.

How 29409 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate45.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%9th of 401 in SC
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%4th of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy61.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%4th of 402 in SC
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%5th of 390 in SC
Government workers28%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%23rd of 409 in SC
Population density14,082/sq mi
95th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi4th of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate10%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%49th of 409 in SC
Work from home17.6%
71st
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%40th of 409 in SC
Diversity index49.2
50th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9204th of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate6.2%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%317th of 407 in SC
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%149th of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents4.2%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%141st of 411 in SC
Population2,056
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225302nd of 411 in SC
Per capita income$7,702
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236407th of 411 in SC
Median age20
1st
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2403rd of 411 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%404th of 409 in SC
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%398th of 401 in SC
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%395th of 411 in SC
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%400th of 411 in SC
Residents under 181.1%
1st
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%400th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$8,665
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623400th of 408 in SC
Healthcare workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%385th of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%390th of 409 in SC

Measure	29409	Charleston	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	45.5%	11.3%	14.1%	12.5%	99th	9th of 401
Broadband accessStrength	100%	88.9%	88.8%	91%	99th	4th of 401
Housing vacancy	61.1%	14.7%	13.3%	10.1%	99th	4th of 402
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	53.4%	52.1%	51.1%	99th	5th of 390
Government workers	28%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	97th	23rd of 409
Population density	14,082/sq mi	458/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	95th	4th of 411
Unemployment rateWeakness	10%	3.5%	4.9%	5.2%	94th	49th of 409
Work from home	17.6%	17.7%	11.5%	15.1%	71st	40th of 409
Diversity index	49.2	52.6	54.9	61.4	50th	204th of 411
Uninsured rate	6.2%	8.3%	9.6%	8.4%	44th	317th of 407
Tech workers	1.8%	3.6%	2.6%	3.8%	29th	149th of 409
Foreign-born residents	4.2%	6.7%	5.8%	14.1%	25th	141st of 411
Population	2,056	420,264	5,296,225	334,922,499	3rd	302nd of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$7,702	$56,921	$39,236	$44,673	1st	407th of 411
Median age	20	39.2	40.2	38.9	1st	403rd of 411
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	50.3%	32.1%	35.7%	1st	404th of 409
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	63.9%	71.9%	65.2%	1st	398th of 401
Veterans	0%	8.2%	8.3%	6.2%	1st	395th of 411
Residents 65 and older	0%	17.9%	18.9%	17.2%	1st	400th of 411
Residents under 18	1.1%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	1st	400th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$8,665	$53,383	$44,623	$49,666	1st	400th of 408
Healthcare workers	2.1%	10.8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	385th of 409
Self-employed workers	0%	13%	9.9%	10%	1st	390th of 409

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

5–17

96%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

1.1%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black14%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

49.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 7
Average household size: —
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 100%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 94% / 6%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29409

—

Charleston Co.

$88,494

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$7,702

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

45.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29409

—

Charleston Co.

$489,100

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29409

—

Charleston Co.

$1,620

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

100%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 18
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 61.1%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

35%

Carpooled

Transit

17%

Walked

24%

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

59%

10–19

28%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

18.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

19%

Farming, fishing and forestry

17%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Education

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Police and fire

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Management

Healthcare

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Sales

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Production

Industries

Education

37%

Agriculture and mining

17%

Retail

13%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Construction

Other services

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$8,665

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

23.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29409	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$7,292	$74,888
Service	$7,829	$26,804
Sales and office	$8,052	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$19,226	$49,199
Production and transportation	$8,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

51%

High school

31%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 49.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 6.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Charleston
State: South Carolina
County: Charleston County
Center point: 32.7967° N, 79.9607° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Charleston100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29409

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29403	Charleston, SC	1 mi	22,533	$66,944	$674,000
29425	Charleston, SC	1.1 mi	0	—	—
29424	Charleston, SC	1.6 mi	1,243	—	—
29401	Charleston, SC	2.1 mi	9,339	$99,667	$1,164,800
29402	Charleston, SC · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
29407	Charleston, SC	2.2 mi	36,706	$85,367	$451,800
29405	North Charleston, SC	4 mi	26,254	$56,600	$307,800
29415	North Charleston, SC · PO box	4.1 mi	—	—	—
29419	North Charleston, SC · PO box	4.1 mi	—	—	—
29465	Mount Pleasant, SC · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
29412	Charleston, SC	5.9 mi	39,256	$101,509	$504,500
29464	Mount Pleasant, SC	6.2 mi	53,045	$111,907	$755,100

Questions about 29409

What city is zip code 29409?

29409 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 29409 in?

29409 is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29409?

About 2,056 people live in 29409, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29409 in?

29409 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 29409?

The closest zip codes to 29409 are 29403, 29425, 29424, 29401, 29402.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29409, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.