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About South Carolina ZIP codes
South Carolina is served by 395 ZIP codes that span the full breadth of the Palmetto State, from the Blue Ridge foothills in the Upstate to the sandy barrier islands along the Atlantic coast. All South Carolina ZIP codes begin with 29, using prefixes from 290 through 299 to cover 46 counties and over 306 cities and towns. Richland County, home to the state capital of Columbia, leads with 26 ZIP codes, while Charleston County and Spartanburg County follow closely behind. Whether you're looking up a ZIP code for historic Charleston, the growing Greenville metro, or a quiet Lowcountry community, our complete directory makes it easy to find the postal information you need.
South Carolina ZIP codes all begin with the digit 29, spanning prefixes from 290 through 299. These prefixes generally correspond to geographic regions across the state, with lower numbers like 290 and 291 covering the central Midlands area around Columbia, prefixes in the 293 and 294 range serving the Upstate and Piedmont regions including Greenville and Spartanburg, and higher prefixes like 294 through 299 covering the Lowcountry and coastal areas including Charleston and Beaufort.
Richland County leads South Carolina with 26 ZIP codes, which reflects its role as the home of the state capital Columbia — the largest city in the state — along with its surrounding suburban communities and diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Quick facts
- South Carolina is one of the few states where every ZIP code begins with the same two digits — all 395 ZIP codes start with 29, making it easy to identify mail destined for the Palmetto State.
- When the ZIP code system was introduced in 1963, South Carolina's capital city of Columbia was assigned the prestigious 292xx range, and the city's main post office has used ZIP code 29201 ever since.
- The tiny town of Adams Run in Charleston County (ZIP 29426) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in the state, and its ZIP code serves a community with deep Gullah cultural roots dating back centuries.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Charleston, South Carolina?
Charleston, South Carolina uses a range of ZIP codes primarily beginning with 294. The most well-known include 29401 for the historic downtown and French Quarter, 29403 for upper downtown and North Central, 29405 for North Charleston areas, 29407 for West Ashley, 29412 for James Island, 29414 for additional West Ashley neighborhoods, and 29464 for Mount Pleasant. In total, the greater Charleston area spans more than a dozen ZIP codes across Charleston County.
How many ZIP codes does South Carolina have?
South Carolina has a total of 395 ZIP codes, covering 46 counties and approximately 306 cities and communities. These ZIP codes range from 29001 in Alcolu to 29945 in Yemassee, providing full postal coverage across the entire state from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast.
What do South Carolina ZIP codes start with?
All South Carolina ZIP codes start with the number 29. The state uses ten three-digit prefixes: 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, and 299. These prefixes are distributed geographically across the state, with the USPS assigning different prefix ranges to different Sectional Center Facilities (SCFs) that process mail for their respective regions.
Which county in South Carolina has the most ZIP codes?
Richland County has the most ZIP codes in South Carolina with 26, followed by Charleston County with 24 and Spartanburg County with 21. Richland County's high count is due to its status as the home of Columbia, the state capital and a major population center, which requires numerous ZIP codes to efficiently sort and deliver mail across its urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Looking for a downloadable South Carolina ZIP code list? Our Gold Edition database includes all 395 SC ZIP codes with city, county, latitude, longitude, timezone, and FIPS codes — available in Excel, CSV, and Access formats.
Last updated April 2026
Demographics & statistics
5,101,428
Population
40.5
Median age
$65,930
Median household income
$36,228
Per capita income
$187,614
Median home value
$881
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
1,752,349
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
140,522
Under 5
142,207
151,026
5–9
152,838
160,437
10–14
162,362
161,080
15–19
163,012
161,152
20–24
163,084
328,691
25–34
332,634
313,542
35–44
317,303
313,716
45–54
317,479
167,583
55–59
169,594
172,371
60–64
174,439
284,554
65–74
287,967
135,070
75–84
136,691
45,763
85+
46,311
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,101,739 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 3,999,689 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 936,356 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.2%
Black or African American
24.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,314,937 | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,318,147 | 24.7% |
| Two or more races | 243,181 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 230,037 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 122,288 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 84,650 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15,557 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,668 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
10.1%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $65,930 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.3%
$50k–$100k
18.5%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
17.7%
$300k–$500k
13.4%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,614 |
| Median rent / month | $881 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 17.2% |
| Single-family detached | 62.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 25.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.2% |
| Electricity | 74.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 950,183 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 114,719 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 355,747 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 598,347 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 579,822 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 658,881 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 29.4% |
| Married | 49.4% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 60,421 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 64,626 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 496,597 | 44.4% |
| High school | 257,268 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 282,982 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Construction
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.1% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 18.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 349,383 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,818,699 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 132,129 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 92,886 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17,030 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 18,557 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,833,207 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 4,772,898 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,773,359 | 63.4% |
| Foreign born | 60,309 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 268,221 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 120,984 | 43.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 540,263 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 471,869 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 439,610 | 8.6% |
| English | 34,552 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 22,703 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 16,638 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 11,449 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 7,556 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4,432 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.