29404 ZIP Code — Charleston Afb, SC
Charleston County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29404 is located in Charleston Afb, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 5.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
About ZIP code 29404
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $65,430. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
2,257
population
5.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29404 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29404
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charleston Afb | Acceptable |
| Charleston Afb | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29418 North Charleston (0.7 mi)
29406 Charleston (3 mi)
29420 North Charleston (3.8 mi)
29410 Hanahan (4.3 mi)
29414 Charleston (5.3 mi)
29405 North Charleston (5.4 mi)
29445 Goose Creek (7.1 mi)
29456 Ladson (7.2 mi)
29407 Charleston (7.6 mi)
29485 Summerville (8.5 mi)
29485 Summerville (8.5 mi)
29403 Charleston (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,257 |
| Population density | 447 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9000 |
| Longitude | -80.0543 |
| 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 | 37.4% | 37.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.7% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.9% | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 11.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
2,257
Population
447
People per sq mi
21.8
Median age
$65,430
Median household income
$25,311
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,644
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
76
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
206
Under 5
176
79
5–9
67
27
10–14
23
140
15–19
119
232
20–24
197
387
25–34
330
71
35–44
61
63
45–54
54
14
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 589 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 1,668 | 73.9% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 1.1% |
| Median age | 21.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.8%
Black or African American
24%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,397 | 59.8% |
| Black or African American | 561 | 24% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 92 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.4% | 37.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.7% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.9% | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 11.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
0.7%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
21.5%
$50k–$75k
27.7%
$75k–$100k
20.8%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $65,430 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,644 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
| Single-family detached | 16.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 42.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 69.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.4% |
| 3 or more | 10.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.3% |
| Electricity | 75.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 401 | 70.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 1.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 39 | 6.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 120 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 348 | 61.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12 | 2.1% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| Married | 47.9% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 4.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
11.2%
Some college, no degree
31.8%
Associate's degree
17.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 33 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 155 | 28.2% |
| High school | 11 | 2.0% |
| College / grad school | 332 | 60.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Retail trade
18.9%
Public administration
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Construction
8.9%
Professional & management
5.2%
Other services
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Information
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 8.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.5% |
| Government | 26.9% |
| Self-employed | 1.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.0% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 12.6% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
46.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 2.1% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 13.6% |
| High cholesterol | 13.5% |
| Diabetes | 2.4% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 7.4% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.4% |
| Cancer | 1.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 31.0% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 6.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 73.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 265 | 30.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 52.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.4% |
| Public insurance | 11.1% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,875 | 83.1% |
| Spanish | 28 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,160 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 2,111 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 472 | 20.9% |
| Foreign born | 49 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 97 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 77 | 79.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 377 | 16.7% |
| Italian | 185 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 175 | 7.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 75 | 3.3% |
| English | 30 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 25.1% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29404
What city is ZIP code 29404 in?
ZIP code 29404 is primarily assigned to Charleston Afb, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29404 in?
ZIP code 29404 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29404 have a large veteran population?
30% of civilians in ZIP code 29404 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29404?
ZIP code 29404 has an estimated population of 2,257 residents, with a density of 447 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29404?
The median household income in ZIP code 29404 is $65,430, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29404 in?
ZIP code 29404 observes the EST timezone.