29426 ZIP Code — Adams Run, SC

Charleston County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29426 is located in Adams Run, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 78.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,771 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29426

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,971. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29426 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,771

population

78.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Adams Run	Acceptable
Adams Run	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29470 Ravenel (7.4 mi) 29449 Hollywood (8.6 mi) 29474 Round O (11.8 mi) 29435 Cottageville (12.4 mi) 29446 Green Pond (13.4 mi) 29485 Summerville (14.2 mi) 29485 Summerville (14.2 mi) 29414 Charleston (14.3 mi) 29487 Wadmalaw Island (15.3 mi) 29455 Johns Island (16.5 mi) 29438 Edisto Island (16.6 mi) 29472 Ridgeville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,771
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	78.70 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	32.8030
Longitude	-80.3637
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.5%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	11.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,771

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$46,971

Median household income

$28,316

Per capita income

$185,500

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

777

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

119

45–54

157

55–59

120

60–64

119

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	22.4%
18 and over	1,375	77.6%
65 and over	274	15.5%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.3%

White 37%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	922	50.3%
White	679	37%
Two or more races	125	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	63	3.4%
Other race	31	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.5%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	11.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 21.3%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.3%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$46,971

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$1M+ 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,500
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	26.2%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	86.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	62	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	78	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	337	43.3%
Households with children under 18	240	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	25.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	36.6%
Married	55.7%	36.9%
Separated	4.9%	3.3%
Widowed	2.0%	9.1%
Divorced	8.9%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	5.3%
Kindergarten	13	3.0%
Elementary school	210	48.8%
High school	130	30.2%
College / grad school	54	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Construction 15.9%

Public administration 11.0%

Professional & management 10.9%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Retail trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	6.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.5%
Government	38.6%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 32.7%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 30.3%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	9.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,738	98.1%
Spanish	31	1.8%
Other Indo-European	31	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,740	98.2%
Born in same state	1,740	98.2%
Born in different state	1,414	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	141	8%
French	138	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	91	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	86.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29426

What city is ZIP code 29426 in?

ZIP code 29426 is primarily assigned to Adams Run, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29426 in?

ZIP code 29426 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29426?

33% of residents in ZIP code 29426 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29426?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29426 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29426 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29426 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 29426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29426 in?

ZIP code 29426 observes the EST timezone.