29439 ZIP Code — Folly Beach, SC

Charleston County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29439 is located in Folly Beach, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 2.91 square miles and serves a population of 855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29439

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $637,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,554. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29439 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

855

population

2.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29439

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Folly Beach	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	855
Population density	294 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	2.91 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	32.6696
Longitude	-79.9498
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	30.0%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	8.3%	11.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

855

Population

294

People per sq mi

63.6

Median age

$87,554

Median household income

$64,786

Per capita income

$637,500

Median home value

$2,172

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,955

Housing units

44.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

103

60–64

160

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	3.9%
18 and over	822	96.1%
65 and over	367	42.9%
Median age	63.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	855	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	8.3%	11.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$87,554

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 35.6%

$1M+ 30.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$637,500
Median rent / month	$2,172
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	73.7%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	14.5%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	4.7%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	65.4%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	6.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.6%
Electricity	77.4%
Fuel oil	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	180	32.8%
Female householder, no spouse	146	26.6%
Households with children under 18	31	5.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	50.3%
Average household size	1.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	1.6%
Married	51.9%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	30.2%
Divorced	13.2%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 17.3%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 26.0%

Graduate / professional 18.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	44.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	45.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	22	55.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 42.7%

Finance & real estate 16.1%

Construction 15.3%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Retail trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.4%
Service	2.8%
Sales & office	39.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.2%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	33.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	22.1%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	75.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	12.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	840	98.2%
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)	855	100.0%
Born in same state	855	100.0%
Born in different state	303	35.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	384	44.9%
Italian	95	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	7.1%
English	12	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	64.2%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29439

What city is ZIP code 29439 in?

ZIP code 29439 is primarily assigned to Folly Beach, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29439 in?

ZIP code 29439 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29439 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 29439 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 29439 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 29439 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29439?

16% of residents in ZIP code 29439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29439 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29439 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 29439 in?

ZIP code 29439 observes the EST timezone.