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Population and households in ZIP 29403
Household size in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
ZIP 29403 is a place of small households, averaging 2.07 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.5 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.3 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.3, ZIP 29403 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.9, as it has nationally. Only four of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in ZIP 29403, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 13.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 29403 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five South Carolina ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 29403
Renters in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.2% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 29403: 66.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly a third of owners (31.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.4% of the housing in ZIP 29403, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +27 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 29403 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $819 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $921 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,277 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,740 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$921 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29403 costs $1,740 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $921 a month since 2006–10, up 112%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 29403
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.6% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +27.8 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 29403 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 27.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.2% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 29403 have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Charleston area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 29403
| Period | ZIP 29403 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 29403 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Charleston area (3.6%). Unemployment is down 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 29403 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 29403 | 2.07 | 31.3 | 7.7% | 66.5% | 19.4% | 1974 | $1,740 | 59.3% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 29409 | 2.39 | 20.5 | 1.1% | 45.5% | 2.4% | 1947 | $1,987 | 74.7% | 98.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29424 | 1.85 | 24.0 | 3.2% | 78.9% | 31.0% | 1970 | $1,689 | 64.5% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 29401 | 1.92 | 40.5 | 7.8% | 41.4% | 26.5% | 1949 | $1,941 | 71.4% | 96.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 29407 | 2.19 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 43.7% | 11.8% | 1971 | $1,516 | 50.6% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 29412 | 2.39 | 41.3 | 6.3% | 27.3% | 9.0% | 1986 | $2,077 | 57.0% | 96.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 29405 | 2.17 | 41.1 | 11.5% | 49.7% | 13.4% | 1967 | $1,410 | 30.2% | 87.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29464 | 2.27 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 34.5% | 13.0% | 1991 | $2,297 | 69.2% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 29492 | 2.19 | 41.9 | 4.5% | 39.8% | 11.4% | 2010 | $2,198 | 65.7% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 29482 | 2.58 | 53.5 | 3.8% | 14.7% | 25.7% | 1980 | $2,475 | 83.5% | 99.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 29414 | 2.31 | 39.2 | 5.9% | 36.6% | 6.2% | 1999 | $1,743 | 55.1% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 29403. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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