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Population and households in ZIP 29510
Household size in ZIP 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 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 29510 average 2.72 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. Household size has dropped from 2.97 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 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 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29510 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 29510: 16.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 29510 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29510
Renters in ZIP 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29510 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 11.1 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 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 29510: 15.5% of homes are empty, 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 8.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 29510 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1988, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in the Charleston area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1995. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $530 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $633 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $571 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $743 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$212 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29510 costs $743 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $212 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 29510
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 29510 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.1% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 29510 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 29510
| Period | ZIP 29510 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29510 has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 11.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 29510 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 29510 | 2.72 | 41.9 | 16.8% | 23.5% | 15.5% | 1988 | $743 | 11.2% | 84.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 29440 | 2.58 | 45.4 | 13.1% | 17.7% | 19.9% | 1984 | $1,046 | 21.8% | 88.4% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 29564 | 2.65 | 46.5 | 12.2% | 21.2% | 13.2% | 1986 | $772 | 17.1% | 84.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 29590 | 2.26 | 44.4 | 10.6% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 1991 | $743 | 12.3% | 81.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 29479 | 2.90 | 40.3 | 20.0% | 22.9% | 18.2% | 1988 | $1,188 | 13.3% | 84.5% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 29431 | 2.75 | 47.4 | 9.5% | 19.6% | 9.9% | 1993 | $975 | 12.4% | 82.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 29585 | 2.20 | 60.1 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 29.3% | 1999 | $1,664 | 53.0% | 96.7% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 29056 | 2.23 | 44.9 | 7.5% | 26.9% | 15.8% | 1988 | $994 | 24.6% | 88.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 29468 | 2.56 | 48.5 | 7.6% | 26.2% | 16.7% | 1983 | $2,074 | 9.1% | 78.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 29576 | 2.10 | 60.4 | 4.0% | 11.5% | 18.9% | 2001 | $1,555 | 34.1% | 96.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 29436 | 2.29 | 52.0 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.3% | 1993 | $1,547 | 13.8% | 87.3% | 4.5% |
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 29510. 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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