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Population and households in ZIP 29486
Household size in ZIP 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29486 average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Charleston area, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.97, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have larger 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 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 29486 is 36.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, as it has nationally. ZIP 29486 is younger than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 29486 than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Charleston area. The single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points since 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 29486
Renters in ZIP 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29486 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (29.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.6 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 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 29486 than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29486 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2010, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing. Only two of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $854 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,005 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,087 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,009 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,155 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29486 pays $2,009 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,155 a month since 2006–10, up 135%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 29486
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +25.8 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 29486 as nationally: 37.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Charleston area overall (41.2%). The share with a degree has risen 25.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29486 is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Charleston area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 29486
| Period | ZIP 29486 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29486 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.4 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 29486 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 29486 | 2.72 | 36.1 | 10.6% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 2010 | $2,009 | 37.3% | 92.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29456 | 2.66 | 33.4 | 13.7% | 34.7% | 8.1% | 2000 | $1,808 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 29483 | 2.73 | 37.5 | 14.4% | 21.2% | 6.9% | 2001 | $1,628 | 28.6% | 91.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 29461 | 2.79 | 38.5 | 10.0% | 17.1% | 5.6% | 2002 | $1,748 | 29.8% | 92.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29445 | 2.63 | 37.2 | 11.8% | 28.4% | 5.8% | 1993 | $1,675 | 26.8% | 91.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 29485 | 2.72 | 37.3 | 13.9% | 25.0% | 7.5% | 2000 | $1,583 | 35.4% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 29420 | 2.63 | 35.6 | 13.5% | 40.5% | 5.7% | 2001 | $1,591 | 31.5% | 90.4% | 3.9% |
| 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 29472 | 2.60 | 41.4 | 10.4% | 14.1% | 12.2% | 1997 | $1,314 | 14.9% | 83.0% | 1.0% |
| 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 29486. 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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