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Population and households in ZIP 29455
Household size in ZIP 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29455 are small: just 2.38 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. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, ZIP 29455 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
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 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 29455: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally. Only 20 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 29455
Renters in ZIP 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29455 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.5 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 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.3% of the housing in ZIP 29455, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29455 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. 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 southwest. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have newer 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 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $902 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,055 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,381 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,710 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$808 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29455 pays $1,710 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $808 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 29455
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.0% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.6 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 29455: 58.0% 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 is up 21.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 29455: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.2 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 29455 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29455
| Period | ZIP 29455 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29455 has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 29455 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 29455 | 2.38 | 45.2 | 6.3% | 12.7% | 17.3% | 2006 | $1,710 | 58.0% | 95.0% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 29487 | 2.55 | 51.7 | 7.2% | 6.4% | 21.5% | 1990 | $1,412 | 46.5% | 92.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 29412 | 2.39 | 41.3 | 6.3% | 27.3% | 9.0% | 1986 | $2,077 | 57.0% | 96.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 29407 | 2.19 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 43.7% | 11.8% | 1971 | $1,516 | 50.6% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 29414 | 2.31 | 39.2 | 5.9% | 36.6% | 6.2% | 1999 | $1,743 | 55.1% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 29439 | 2.13 | 61.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 73.0% | 1987 | $1,839 | 68.6% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 29409 | 2.39 | 20.5 | 1.1% | 45.5% | 2.4% | 1947 | $1,987 | 74.7% | 98.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29449 | 2.46 | 52.4 | 10.4% | 13.7% | 12.7% | 1992 | $1,352 | 30.2% | 85.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 29401 | 1.92 | 40.5 | 7.8% | 41.4% | 26.5% | 1949 | $1,941 | 71.4% | 96.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 29424 | 1.85 | 24.0 | 3.2% | 78.9% | 31.0% | 1970 | $1,689 | 64.5% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 29403 | 2.07 | 31.3 | 7.7% | 66.5% | 19.4% | 1974 | $1,740 | 59.3% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
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 29455. 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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