29414 ZIP Code — Charleston, SC
Charleston County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29414 is located in Charleston, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 48.99 square miles and serves a population of 44,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
About ZIP code 29414
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 $347,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $85,434.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
44,196
population
48.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29414 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29414
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charleston | Acceptable |
| Charleston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29418 North Charleston (4.6 mi)
29404 Charleston Afb (5.3 mi)
29420 North Charleston (6.4 mi)
29470 Ravenel (6.9 mi)
29485 Summerville (7.7 mi)
29485 Summerville (7.7 mi)
29405 North Charleston (8.2 mi)
29407 Charleston (8.2 mi)
29406 Charleston (8.3 mi)
29455 Johns Island (9.3 mi)
29410 Hanahan (9.5 mi)
29456 Ladson (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,196 |
| Population density | 902 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8511 |
| Longitude | -80.1235 |
| 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 | 32.2% | 37.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
44,196
Population
902
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$85,434
Median household income
$48,605
Per capita income
$347,200
Median home value
$1,478
Median monthly rent
61.5%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
12,937
Housing units
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,154
Under 5
1,334
1,091
5–9
1,261
744
10–14
860
1,122
15–19
1,298
1,021
20–24
1,180
4,161
25–34
4,810
2,924
35–44
3,381
2,646
45–54
3,058
1,209
55–59
1,398
1,296
60–64
1,498
2,024
65–74
2,339
831
75–84
961
276
85+
319
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,163 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 36,033 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,750 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.6%
Black or African American
14.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,482 | 73.6% |
| Black or African American | 6,793 | 14.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,721 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,280 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 1,227 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 791 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.2% | 37.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $85,434 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k–$300k
27.0%
$300k–$500k
50.5%
$500k–$1M
12.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,478 |
| Owner occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter occupied | 38.5% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 55.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 22.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.0% |
| Electricity | 77.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,727 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,501 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,189 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,839 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,598 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,751 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 31.9% |
| Married | 53.9% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
18.2%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
32.4%
Graduate / professional
19.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 659 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 664 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,832 | 31.6% |
| High school | 2,276 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,525 | 28.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Professional & management
15.5%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Other services
5.2%
Construction
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.9% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,180 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.6% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,708 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 877 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 229 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 321 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 290 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,540 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 41,110 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,884 | 40.5% |
| Foreign born | 430 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,656 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,474 | 55.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,062 | 18.2% |
| French | 5,168 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 4,063 | 9.2% |
| English | 222 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 219 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 184 | 0.4% |
| German | 115 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29414
What city is ZIP code 29414 in?
ZIP code 29414 is primarily assigned to Charleston, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29414 in?
ZIP code 29414 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 29414?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29414?
The median home value in ZIP code 29414 is $347,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 29414?
ZIP code 29414 has an estimated population of 44,196 residents, with a density of 902 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29414?
The median household income in ZIP code 29414 is $85,434, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29414 in?
ZIP code 29414 observes the EST timezone.