Zip code 29485: Summerville, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29485?

29485 is assigned to Summerville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29485 in?

29485 is mostly in Dorchester County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29485?

About 58,507 people live in 29485, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29485?

The median household income in 29485 is $82,987.

Q: What zip codes are near 29485?

The closest zip codes to 29485 are 29484, 29420, 29456, 29418, 29483.

Residential delivery areaDorchester CountyEastern Time

Population

58,507

Median household income

$83K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$342K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,574/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

49 sq mi

1,205 people/sq mi

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

About 29485

29485 is a suburban zip code in Summerville, South Carolina (Dorchester County), covering 49 sq mi of land. About 58,507 people live here, or 1,205 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $82,987 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $341,600, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,574 a month.

37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and sales.

How 29485 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans13.9%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%28th of 411 in SC
Population58,507
88th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,2255th of 411 in SC
Government workers20.1%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%94th of 409 in SC
Residents under 1826.2%
82nd
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%46th of 411 in SC
Average commute30.2 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min120th of 394 in SC
Broadband access94.3%
69th
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%45th of 401 in SC
Uninsured rate9.3%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%208th of 407 in SC
Diversity index57.5
66th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.975th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate74.1%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%245th of 401 in SC
Median gross rent$1,574
60th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,18033rd of 344 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher36.7%
60th
U.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%77th of 409 in SC
Tech workers3.4%
60th
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%59th of 409 in SC
Rent-burdened renters52.3%
56th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%177th of 390 in SC
Median earnings per worker$50,151
56th
U.S. $49,666 · SC $44,62368th of 408 in SC
Median household income$82,987
54th
U.S. $80,734 · SC $69,32460th of 383 in SC
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%176th of 409 in SC
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%184th of 409 in SC
Median home value$341,600
51st
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,00054th of 382 in SC
Per capita income$40,122
50th
U.S. $44,673 · SC $39,23692nd of 411 in SC
Population density1,205/sq mi
47th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi61st of 411 in SC
Poverty rate10.4%
47th
U.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%298th of 401 in SC
Housing vacancy6.3%
47th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%353rd of 402 in SC
Median age38.1
43rd
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2303rd of 411 in SC
Work from home11.2%
42nd
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%115th of 409 in SC
Residents 65 and older15.3%
40th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%305th of 411 in SC
Foreign-born residents6.1%
34th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%86th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.417
34th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475272nd of 397 in SC
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%284th of 409 in SC

Measure	29485	Dorchester	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Veterans	13.9%	11.8%	8.3%	6.2%	97th	28th of 411
Population	58,507	167,201	5,296,225	334,922,499	88th	5th of 411
Government workers	20.1%	18.1%	15.2%	14.5%	85th	94th of 409
Residents under 18	26.2%	24.1%	21.4%	22%	82nd	46th of 411
Average commute	30.2 min	31.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	75th	120th of 394
Broadband access	94.3%	91.6%	88.8%	91%	69th	45th of 401
Uninsured rate	9.3%	10.2%	9.6%	8.4%	67th	208th of 407
Diversity index	57.5	56.4	54.9	61.4	66th	75th of 411
Homeownership rate	74.1%	75.5%	71.9%	65.2%	64th	245th of 401
Median gross rent	$1,574	$1,463	$1,180	$1,413	60th	33rd of 344
Bachelor's degree or higher	36.7%	29.8%	32.1%	35.7%	60th	77th of 409
Tech workers	3.4%	2.8%	2.6%	3.8%	60th	59th of 409
Rent-burdened renters	52.3%	56.4%	52.1%	51.1%	56th	177th of 390
Median earnings per worker	$50,151	$48,061	$44,623	$49,666	56th	68th of 408
Median household income	$82,987	$78,198	$69,324	$80,734	54th	60th of 383
Self-employed workers	9.6%	9.8%	9.9%	10%	54th	176th of 409
Unemployment rate	5%	4.9%	4.9%	5.2%	52nd	184th of 409
Median home value	$341,600	$329,300	$259,000	$332,700	51st	54th of 382
Per capita income	$40,122	$38,870	$39,236	$44,673	50th	92nd of 411
Population density	1,205/sq mi	294/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	47th	61st of 411
Poverty rate	10.4%	11.4%	14.1%	12.5%	47th	298th of 401
Housing vacancy	6.3%	6.9%	13.3%	10.1%	47th	353rd of 402
Median age	38.1	38	40.2	38.9	43rd	303rd of 411
Work from home	11.2%	11.2%	11.5%	15.1%	42nd	115th of 409
Residents 65 and older	15.3%	15.2%	18.9%	17.2%	40th	305th of 411
Foreign-born residents	6.1%	5.5%	5.8%	14.1%	34th	86th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)	0.417	0.420	0.475	0.483	34th	272nd of 397
Healthcare workers	7.2%	8.6%	9.5%	9.7%	18th	284th 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

20%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.1

Under 18

26.2%

65 and over

15.3%

Race and ethnicity

White60%
Black23%
Hispanic8%
Asian3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

57.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 22,107
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.7%
Married couples: 49.2%
Living alone: 26.2%
Veterans (of adults): 13.9%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

29485

$82,987

Dorchester Co.

$78,198

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,122

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.417

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29485

$341,600

Dorchester Co.

$329,300

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29485

$1,574

Dorchester Co.

$1,463

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 23,602
Owner-occupied: 74.1%
Vacant: 6.3%
Median year built: 2001
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.2%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

0.6%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

21%

30–44

26%

45–59

13%

60+

10%

Average commute

30.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Management

11%

Sales

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Business and finance

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Engineering and science

Food service

Computer and math

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$50,151

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29485	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,738	$74,888
Service	$28,305	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,741	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$59,885	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,405	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

22%

Some college

25%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 94.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
Households with broadband: 94.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.6%
No internet access: 3.8%
Without health insurance: 9.3%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Summerville
State: South Carolina
County: Dorchester County
Center point: 32.9332° N, 80.2072° W
Land area: 49 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29485 spans 2 counties

Dorchester County94% of land
Charleston County7% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

North Charleston30% of zip
Summerville16% of zip
Lincolnville2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 29485

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29484	Summerville, SC · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
29420	North Charleston, SC	6.2 mi	23,959	$72,661	$331,700
29456	Ladson, SC	6.5 mi	41,214	$78,361	$270,100
29418	North Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	26,052	$64,583	$267,600
29483	Summerville, SC	6.9 mi	59,186	$85,750	$333,300
29470	Ravenel, SC	8.2 mi	5,639	$86,410	$345,000
29414	Charleston, SC	8.6 mi	44,727	$99,529	$417,300
29404	Charleston Afb, SC	9.3 mi	2,334	$54,716	—
29406	Charleston, SC	10 mi	32,001	$49,815	$229,300
29472	Ridgeville, SC	11 mi	12,722	$75,325	$263,100
29410	Hanahan, SC	11 mi	21,314	$87,984	$374,800
29457	Johns Island, SC · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 29485

What city is zip code 29485?

29485 is assigned to Summerville, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29485 in?

29485 is mostly in Dorchester County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29485?

About 58,507 people live in 29485, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29485 in?

29485 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29485?

The median household income in 29485 is $82,987.

What zip codes are near 29485?

The closest zip codes to 29485 are 29484, 29420, 29456, 29418, 29483.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29485, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.