Population 44,070 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29414 are small: just 2.31 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. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 39.2, the median age in ZIP 29414 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
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 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in ZIP 29414, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 29414
Renters in ZIP 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.0% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.4% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 29414 rent their homes (36.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Charleston area as a whole (30.9%). About a quarter of owners (25.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 29414 than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29414 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,197 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,391 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,743 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$693 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29414 costs $1,743 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $693 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west 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 29414
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.1% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 29414: 55.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 13 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 29414: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 29414
| Period | ZIP 29414 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29414 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 29414 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 29414 | 2.31 | 39.2 | 5.9% | 36.6% | 6.2% | 1999 | $1,743 | 55.1% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 29407 | 2.19 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 43.7% | 11.8% | 1971 | $1,516 | 50.6% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 29418 | 2.45 | 37.8 | 10.5% | 47.5% | 10.2% | 1989 | $1,408 | 20.4% | 83.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 29404 | 2.81 | 23.7 | 13.4% | 90.6% | 14.5% | 1999 | $2,053 | 41.9% | 95.2% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 29405 | 2.17 | 41.1 | 11.5% | 49.7% | 13.4% | 1967 | $1,410 | 30.2% | 87.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29409 | 2.39 | 20.5 | 1.1% | 45.5% | 2.4% | 1947 | $1,987 | 74.7% | 98.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29403 | 2.07 | 31.3 | 7.7% | 66.5% | 19.4% | 1974 | $1,740 | 59.3% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 29455 | 2.38 | 45.2 | 6.3% | 12.7% | 17.3% | 2006 | $1,710 | 58.0% | 95.0% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 29420 | 2.63 | 35.6 | 13.5% | 40.5% | 5.7% | 2001 | $1,591 | 31.5% | 90.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29424 | 1.85 | 24.0 | 3.2% | 78.9% | 31.0% | 1970 | $1,689 | 64.5% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 29406 | 2.35 | 32.3 | 17.8% | 57.7% | 10.9% | 1991 | $1,446 | 22.3% | 84.9% | 7.1% |
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 29414. 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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