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Population and households in ZIP 29405
Household size in ZIP 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29405 are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 16 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 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 29405 are younger than 41.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Charleston area as a whole, where the median age is 39.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.4, mirroring the country.
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 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 29405 as they are nationally: 11.5%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the wider Charleston area (10.1%). The single-parent share is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29405
Renters in ZIP 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.8% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.6% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.7% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 29405 than nationally: 49.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 13 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 29405: 13.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29405 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $861 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,410 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$627 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29405 pays $1,410 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $627 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the east.
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 29405
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.1 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 29405 (30.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 17.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.7% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 29405 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 14.6 points from 2006–10, 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 29405
| Period | ZIP 29405 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29405 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 29405 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 29405 | 2.17 | 41.1 | 11.5% | 49.7% | 13.4% | 1967 | $1,410 | 30.2% | 87.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29407 | 2.19 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 43.7% | 11.8% | 1971 | $1,516 | 50.6% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 29409 | 2.39 | 20.5 | 1.1% | 45.5% | 2.4% | 1947 | $1,987 | 74.7% | 98.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29410 | 2.68 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 32.6% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,573 | 38.8% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 29404 | 2.81 | 23.7 | 13.4% | 90.6% | 14.5% | 1999 | $2,053 | 41.9% | 95.2% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 29403 | 2.07 | 31.3 | 7.7% | 66.5% | 19.4% | 1974 | $1,740 | 59.3% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 29418 | 2.45 | 37.8 | 10.5% | 47.5% | 10.2% | 1989 | $1,408 | 20.4% | 83.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 29414 | 2.31 | 39.2 | 5.9% | 36.6% | 6.2% | 1999 | $1,743 | 55.1% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 29492 | 2.19 | 41.9 | 4.5% | 39.8% | 11.4% | 2010 | $2,198 | 65.7% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 29406 | 2.35 | 32.3 | 17.8% | 57.7% | 10.9% | 1991 | $1,446 | 22.3% | 84.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 29424 | 1.85 | 24.0 | 3.2% | 78.9% | 31.0% | 1970 | $1,689 | 64.5% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
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 29405. 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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