29485 ZIP Code — Summerville, SC
Dorchester County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29485 is located in Summerville, South Carolina, within Dorchester County. It covers approximately 48.57 square miles and serves a population of 58,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.
About ZIP code 29485
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $78,363.
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 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
58,946
population
48.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29485 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29485
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29485. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Summerville | Acceptable |
| Summerville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29456 Ladson (5.1 mi)
29456 Ladson (5.1 mi)
29420 North Charleston (5.3 mi)
29420 North Charleston (5.3 mi)
29414 Charleston (7.7 mi)
29414 Charleston (7.7 mi)
29404 Charleston Afb (8.5 mi)
29404 Charleston Afb (8.5 mi)
29418 North Charleston (8.5 mi)
29418 North Charleston (8.5 mi)
29470 Ravenel (8.9 mi)
29470 Ravenel (8.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58,946 |
| Population density | 1,214 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9479 |
| Longitude | -80.1892 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 843/854 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.3% | 38.8% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 34.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
58,946
Population
1,214
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$78,363
Median household income
$37,644
Per capita income
$291,600
Median home value
$1,367
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
16,937
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,988
Under 5
2,017
2,314
5–9
2,347
2,375
10–14
2,408
1,893
15–19
1,920
1,472
20–24
1,492
3,698
25–34
3,750
4,437
35–44
4,501
3,620
45–54
3,671
1,559
55–59
1,581
1,738
60–64
1,763
2,685
65–74
2,724
1,151
75–84
1,168
335
85+
339
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,009 | 27.2% |
| 18 and over | 42,937 | 72.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,402 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.1%
Black or African American
21.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Asian
2.6%
Other race
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,947 | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 13,077 | 21.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,926 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,736 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1,604 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 1,028 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 238 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.3% | 38.8% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 34.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $78,363 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
3.3%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
37.0%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,367 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 66.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.5% |
| Electricity | 77.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,285 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,037 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,181 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,901 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,152 | 38.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,898 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.1% | 26.1% |
| Married | 56.9% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
22.8%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 757 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 650 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,358 | 46.7% |
| High school | 3,755 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,247 | 20.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Professional & management
13.6%
Retail trade
12.6%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Public administration
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
3.8%
Information
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.7% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.0% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
19.2%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,557 | 13.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 31.9% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,941 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 1,489 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 616 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 276 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 597 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 55,284 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 54,068 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 22,443 | 38.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,216 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,662 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,652 | 45.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,040 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 6,792 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 2,640 | 4.5% |
| English | 475 | 0.8% |
| German | 361 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 291 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 217 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 96 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29485
What part of Summerville is ZIP code 29485?
ZIP code 29485 covers a portion of Summerville, South Carolina, within Dorchester County.
What county is ZIP code 29485 in?
ZIP code 29485 falls within Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29485 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 29485 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29485?
ZIP code 29485 has an estimated population of 58,946 residents, with a density of 1,214 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29485?
The median home value in ZIP code 29485 is $291,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29485?
The median household income in ZIP code 29485 is $78,363, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29485 in?
ZIP code 29485 observes the EST timezone.