29456 ZIP Code — Ladson, SC
Berkeley County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29456 is located in Ladson, South Carolina, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 18.06 square miles and serves a population of 35,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
About ZIP code 29456
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $228,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $74,074.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
35,871
population
18.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29456 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29456
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ladson | Acceptable |
| Ladson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29420 North Charleston (3.6 mi)
29485 Summerville (5.1 mi)
29485 Summerville (5.1 mi)
29445 Goose Creek (7.2 mi)
29404 Charleston Afb (7.2 mi)
29406 Charleston (7.3 mi)
29418 North Charleston (7.7 mi)
29410 Hanahan (7.8 mi)
29483 Summerville (8.6 mi)
29486 Summerville (9 mi)
29414 Charleston (9.6 mi)
29472 Ridgeville (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,871 |
| Population density | 1,986 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9902 |
| Longitude | -80.1171 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 843 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 37.8% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.7% | 34.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
35,871
Population
1,986
People per sq mi
32.7
Median age
$74,074
Median household income
$37,414
Per capita income
$228,000
Median home value
$1,386
Median monthly rent
64.6%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
10,163
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,172
Under 5
1,124
1,623
5–9
1,558
1,136
10–14
1,090
1,162
15–19
1,115
1,295
20–24
1,243
3,743
25–34
3,592
2,442
35–44
2,343
2,162
45–54
2,074
824
55–59
790
772
60–64
740
1,155
65–74
1,109
631
75–84
605
189
85+
182
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,145 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 26,726 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,871 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.3%
Black or African American
27.7%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
8%
Other race
5.1%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,079 | 45.3% |
| Black or African American | 11,067 | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,024 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,196 | 8% |
| Other race | 2,029 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,350 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 122 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 37.8% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.7% | 34.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $74,074 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.8%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
39.6%
$300k–$500k
21.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,386 |
| Owner occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter occupied | 35.4% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 60.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 34.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.9% |
| Electricity | 79.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,599 | 40.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,103 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,392 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,661 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,701 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,015 | 21.9% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.8% | 36.1% |
| Married | 42.5% | 41.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 408 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 625 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,598 | 47.5% |
| High school | 1,796 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,247 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Professional & management
13.0%
Construction
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Retail trade
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Public administration
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Other services
2.7%
Information
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
13.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,498 | 13.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 42.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 12.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,575 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2,133 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,306 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 421 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 406 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,954 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 32,496 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 17,132 | 47.8% |
| Foreign born | 458 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,917 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,499 | 51.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,659 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 2,657 | 7.4% |
| French | 2,453 | 6.8% |
| Polish | 428 | 1.2% |
| German | 116 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 85 | 0.2% |
| English | 45 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29456
What city is ZIP code 29456 in?
ZIP code 29456 is primarily assigned to Ladson, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29456 in?
ZIP code 29456 falls within Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29456 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 29456 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29456?
ZIP code 29456 has an estimated population of 35,871 residents, with a density of 1,986 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29456?
The median home value in ZIP code 29456 is $228,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29456?
The median household income in ZIP code 29456 is $74,074, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29456 in?
ZIP code 29456 observes the EST timezone.