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Household size in ZIP 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29445 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Charleston area overall, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.88, 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 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 29445 is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the 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 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 29445 (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Charleston area overall (10.1%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, 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 29445
Renters in ZIP 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.2% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 29445 own their homes; 28.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 29445: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 8.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29445 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, 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 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,015 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,069 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,281 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,675 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29445 pays $1,675 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Charleston area ($1,767). Rent has climbed $661 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 29445
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 29445 than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29445 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Charleston area. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 29445
| Period | ZIP 29445 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 29445 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 29445 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 29445 | 2.63 | 37.2 | 11.8% | 28.4% | 5.8% | 1993 | $1,675 | 26.8% | 91.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 29406 | 2.35 | 32.3 | 17.8% | 57.7% | 10.9% | 1991 | $1,446 | 22.3% | 84.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 29410 | 2.68 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 32.6% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,573 | 38.8% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 29456 | 2.66 | 33.4 | 13.7% | 34.7% | 8.1% | 2000 | $1,808 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 29420 | 2.63 | 35.6 | 13.5% | 40.5% | 5.7% | 2001 | $1,591 | 31.5% | 90.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29486 | 2.72 | 36.1 | 10.6% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 2010 | $2,009 | 37.3% | 92.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29485 | 2.72 | 37.3 | 13.9% | 25.0% | 7.5% | 2000 | $1,583 | 35.4% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 29461 | 2.79 | 38.5 | 10.0% | 17.1% | 5.6% | 2002 | $1,748 | 29.8% | 92.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29483 | 2.73 | 37.5 | 14.4% | 21.2% | 6.9% | 2001 | $1,628 | 28.6% | 91.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 29450 | 2.40 | 48.4 | 9.0% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,634 | 24.5% | 87.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 29434 | 2.51 | 40.0 | 11.2% | 20.9% | 16.6% | 1994 | $1,110 | 15.4% | 80.1% | 0.6% |
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 29445. 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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