Population 44,184 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 29466
Household size in ZIP 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, ZIP 29466 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Charleston area as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has edged down from 2.74 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 29466 is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in ZIP 29466, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine 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 29466
Renters in ZIP 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29466 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 24.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west.
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 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 29466: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 29466 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29466 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2007, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,461 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,526 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,760 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,628 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,167 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29466 pays $2,628 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,167 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. ZIP 29466 has the highest rents of any South Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 29466
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.1% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.5% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 29466 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 29466: 98.1% 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 2.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 29466
| Period | ZIP 29466 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 29466 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 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 29466 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 29466 | 2.66 | 43.9 | 5.1% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 2007 | $2,628 | 65.4% | 98.1% | 3.3% |
| 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 29451 | 2.14 | 55.5 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 47.7% | 1985 | $2,591 | 71.6% | 99.8% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 29429 | 2.69 | 46.4 | 3.6% | 6.7% | 9.0% | 2004 | $2,637 | 54.2% | 95.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 29482 | 2.58 | 53.5 | 3.8% | 14.7% | 25.7% | 1980 | $2,475 | 83.5% | 99.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 29403 | 2.07 | 31.3 | 7.7% | 66.5% | 19.4% | 1974 | $1,740 | 59.3% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| 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 29409 | 2.39 | 20.5 | 1.1% | 45.5% | 2.4% | 1947 | $1,987 | 74.7% | 98.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29405 | 2.17 | 41.1 | 11.5% | 49.7% | 13.4% | 1967 | $1,410 | 30.2% | 87.0% | 4.0% |
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 29466. 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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