29434 ZIP Code — Cordesville, SC

Berkeley County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29434 is located in Cordesville, South Carolina, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 53.51 square miles and serves a population of 598 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29434

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 29434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

598

population

53.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cordesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29450 Huger (8.8 mi) 29461 Moncks Corner (9.3 mi) 29431 Bonneau (11.1 mi) 29445 Goose Creek (13.3 mi) 29453 Jamestown (14.3 mi) 29492 Charleston (15.9 mi) 29469 Pinopolis (16 mi) 29410 Hanahan (16.3 mi) 29429 Awendaw (16.3 mi) 29429 Awendaw (16.3 mi) 29406 Charleston (17.4 mi) 29486 Summerville (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	598
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	53.51 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	33.1429
Longitude	-79.8563
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	85.0%	37.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	34.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

598

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

Median household income

$18,705

Per capita income

$95,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

303

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123	20.6%
18 and over	475	79.4%
65 and over	180	30.1%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54%

Black or African American 46%

Group	Count	%
White	323	54%
Black or African American	275	46%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.0%	37.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	34.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 48.8%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	48.8%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 60.4%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	50.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	39.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	29.2%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	8.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	153	53.7%
Female householder, no spouse	36	12.6%
Households with children under 18	29	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	58.2%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.9%	37.0%
Married	37.6%	41.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	51.3%	10.9%
Divorced	5.2%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 43.5%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	56.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	46.0%
High school	71	51.8%
College / grad school	3	2.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.3%

Retail trade 28.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Other services 10.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.1%
Service	38.4%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 29.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.1%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	85.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.1%
Public insurance	67.2%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	564	94.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	598	100.0%
Born in same state	598	100.0%
Born in different state	482	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	4.7%
Italian	27	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	50.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29434

What city is ZIP code 29434 in?

ZIP code 29434 is primarily assigned to Cordesville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29434 in?

ZIP code 29434 falls within Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29434 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 29434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 29434 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 29434 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29434?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29434?

23% of residents in ZIP code 29434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 29434 in?

ZIP code 29434 observes the EST timezone.