Zip code 29424: Charleston, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29424?

29424 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 29424 in?

29424 is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29424?

About 1,243 people live in 29424, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 29424?

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

Residential delivery areaCharleston CountyEastern Time

Population

1,243

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

under 0.1 sq mi

32,711 people/sq mi

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

About 29424

29424 is a dense urban zip code in Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County), covering under 0.1 sq mi of land. About 1,243 people live here, or 32,711 per square mile. The median resident is 19.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

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

100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 10.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; cleaning and personal care; and sales. 100% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 29424 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Bachelor's degree or higher100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%1st of 409 in SC
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%5th of 401 in SC
Government workers35.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%8th of 409 in SC
Population density32,711/sq mi
98th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi1st of 411 in SC
Unemployment rate7.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%81st of 409 in SC
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%46th of 409 in SC
Diversity index52.8
57th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9152nd of 411 in SC
Work from home10.3%
36th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%140th of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents6.1%
34th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%85th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$32,684
26th
U.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236177th of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate2.2%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%387th of 407 in SC
Population1,243
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225344th of 411 in SC
Median age19.4
1st
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2406th of 411 in SC
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%395th of 401 in SC
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%399th of 401 in SC
Average commute10.2 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min388th of 394 in SC
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%396th of 411 in SC
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%395th of 402 in SC
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%401st of 411 in SC
Residents under 183.9%
1st
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%392nd of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$6,339
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623402nd of 408 in SC
Healthcare workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%379th of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers1.1%
1st
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%386th of 409 in SC

Measure	29424	Charleston	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	100%	50.3%	32.1%	35.7%	99th	1st of 409
Broadband accessStrength	100%	88.9%	88.8%	91%	99th	5th of 401
Government workers	35.4%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	99th	8th of 409
Population density	32,711/sq mi	458/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	98th	1st of 411
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.4%	3.5%	4.9%	5.2%	83rd	81st of 409
Tech workers	3.7%	3.6%	2.6%	3.8%	64th	46th of 409
Diversity index	52.8	52.6	54.9	61.4	57th	152nd of 411
Work from home	10.3%	17.7%	11.5%	15.1%	36th	140th of 409
Foreign-born residents	6.1%	6.7%	5.8%	14.1%	34th	85th of 411
Per capita income	$32,684	$56,921	$39,236	$44,673	26th	177th of 411
Uninsured rateStrength	2.2%	8.3%	9.6%	8.4%	6th	387th of 407
Population	1,243	420,264	5,296,225	334,922,499	2nd	344th of 411
Median age	19.4	39.2	40.2	38.9	1st	406th of 411
Poverty rateStrength	0%	11.3%	14.1%	12.5%	1st	395th of 401
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	63.9%	71.9%	65.2%	1st	399th of 401
Average commuteStrength	10.2 min	25.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	1st	388th of 394
Veterans	0%	8.2%	8.3%	6.2%	1st	396th of 411
Housing vacancy	0%	14.7%	13.3%	10.1%	1st	395th of 402
Residents 65 and older	0%	17.9%	18.9%	17.2%	1st	401st of 411
Residents under 18	3.9%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	1st	392nd of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$6,339	$53,383	$44,623	$49,666	1st	402nd of 408
Healthcare workers	2.6%	10.8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	379th of 409
Self-employed workers	1.1%	13%	9.9%	10%	1st	386th 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

90%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.4

Under 18

3.9%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black10%
Hispanic7%
Asian14%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

52.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

38.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

100%

Other

Households

Households: 65
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 100%
Married couples: 100%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 38% / 62%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

100%

Median household income

29424

—

Charleston Co.

$88,494

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,684

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

100%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29424

—

Charleston Co.

$489,100

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29424

—

Charleston Co.

$1,620

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 65
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

16%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

72%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

69%

10–19

11%

20–29

13%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

10.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

33.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

31%

Cleaning and personal care

20%

Sales

14%

Food service

12%

Arts, media and sports

12%

Computer and math

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Management

Police and fire

Office and admin

0.5%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

62%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Retail

13%

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$6,339

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29424	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$8,828	$74,888
Service	$6,111	$26,804
Sales and office	under $2,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

100%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 100%
Graduate or professional degree: 100%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 2.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Charleston
State: South Carolina
County: Charleston County
Center point: 32.7849° N, 79.9377° W
Land area: under 0.1 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 29424

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29401	Charleston, SC	0.6 mi	9,339	$99,667	$1,164,800
29425	Charleston, SC	0.6 mi	0	—	—
29402	Charleston, SC · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
29403	Charleston, SC	1.4 mi	22,533	$66,944	$674,000
29409	Charleston, SC	1.6 mi	2,056	—	—
29407	Charleston, SC	3.6 mi	36,706	$85,367	$451,800
29465	Mount Pleasant, SC · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
29412	Charleston, SC	5.1 mi	39,256	$101,509	$504,500
29405	North Charleston, SC	5.3 mi	26,254	$56,600	$307,800
29415	North Charleston, SC · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
29419	North Charleston, SC · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
29464	Mount Pleasant, SC	5.3 mi	53,045	$111,907	$755,100

Questions about 29424

What city is zip code 29424?

29424 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 29424 in?

29424 is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29424?

About 1,243 people live in 29424, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29424 in?

29424 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 29424?

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

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29424, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.