29409 ZIP Code — Charleston, SC

Charleston County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29409 is located in Charleston, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29409

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 85%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 29409 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

2,612

population

0.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29409 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29409

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29409. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charleston	Acceptable
Charleston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29401 Charleston (0.6 mi) 29425 Charleston (0.6 mi) 29424 Charleston (0.7 mi) 29403 Charleston (1.8 mi) 29407 Charleston (4.1 mi) 29412 Charleston (5.1 mi) 29482 Sullivans Island (5.4 mi) 29464 Mount Pleasant (5.5 mi) 29405 North Charleston (5.9 mi) 29466 Mount Pleasant (9.8 mi) 29492 Charleston (10.2 mi) 29455 Johns Island (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,612
Population density	17,413 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	0.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.7765
Longitude	-79.9312
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843/854

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	100.0%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	11.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,612

Population

17,413

People per sq mi

20.2

Median age

Median household income

$6,834

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

15.4%

Home ownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

1,082

15–19

106

1,216

20–24

119

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	2.5%
18 and over	2,547	97.5%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	20.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Asian 2.5%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,173	80.2%
Black or African American	186	6.9%
Two or more races	150	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	99	3.7%
Asian	69	2.5%
Other race	34	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	100.0%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	11.4%	5.1%

$50k–$75k 41.0%

$100k–$150k 59.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	41.0%
$100k–$150k	59.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	15.4%
Renter occupied	84.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	15.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	84.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.0%
3 bedrooms	15.4%
4 bedrooms	43.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	59.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	41.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	23	59.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.0%	89.8%
Married	1.0%	10.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 34.4%

Graduate / professional 65.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	100.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	0.9%
High school	29	1.1%
College / grad school	2,494	97.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 56.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.5%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.7%
Government	58.3%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	19.0%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	41.1%
Work from home	36.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.6

Poverty

All people 24.6%

Under 18 years 50.9%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	15.9%
High blood pressure	8.4%
High cholesterol	10.5%
Diabetes	1.2%
Heart disease	0.9%
Stroke	0.4%
Asthma	7.5%
Arthritis	3.5%
Kidney disease	0.6%
Pulmonary disease	1.2%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.0%
Binge drinking	37.8%
No physical activity	9.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	4.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	3.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	77.2%
Cholesterol screening	72.6%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	0.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.9%
Public insurance	0.4%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,607	99.8%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,552	97.7%
Born in same state	2,474	94.7%
Born in different state	1,025	39.2%
Foreign born	78	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	60	2.3%
Not a US citizen	21	35.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,097	42%
Italian	239	9.2%
French	121	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	0.5%
English	8	0.3%
Polish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29409

What city is ZIP code 29409 in?

ZIP code 29409 is primarily assigned to Charleston, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29409 in?

ZIP code 29409 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29409?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 29409 mostly rentals?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 29409 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29409?

25% of residents in ZIP code 29409 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 29409?

ZIP code 29409 has an estimated population of 2,612 residents, with a density of 17,890 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29409 in?

ZIP code 29409 observes the EST timezone.