29450 ZIP Code — Huger, SC

Berkeley County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29450 is located in Huger, South Carolina, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 162.89 square miles and serves a population of 3,010 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29450

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,272. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29450 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,010

population

162.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29450 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29450

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29450. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Huger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29429 Awendaw (7.6 mi) 29429 Awendaw (7.6 mi) 29434 Cordesville (8.8 mi) 29492 Charleston (10.6 mi) 29466 Mount Pleasant (12.6 mi) 29445 Goose Creek (13.7 mi) 29453 Jamestown (14.1 mi) 29410 Hanahan (15.2 mi) 29451 Isle Of Palms (15.7 mi) 29464 Mount Pleasant (16 mi) 29461 Moncks Corner (16.4 mi) 29406 Charleston (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,010
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	162.89 sq mi
Water area	2.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.0417
Longitude	-79.7653
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	58.3%	37.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	34.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,010

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$45,272

Median household income

$25,286

Per capita income

$187,600

Median home value

$1,560

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,299

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

152

15–19

121

20–24

121

124

25–34

177

127

35–44

180

127

45–54

181

115

55–59

163

130

60–64

184

163

65–74

231

104

75–84

147

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	583	19.4%
18 and over	2,427	80.6%
65 and over	665	22.1%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 68.4%

White 27.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,088	68.4%
White	840	27.5%
Two or more races	82	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	37.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	34.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$45,272

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,600
Median rent / month	$1,560
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	24.5%
1990–1999	27.7%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	33.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	71.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	507	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	163	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	548	43.6%
Households with children under 18	355	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	520	41.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	40.3%
Married	53.9%	35.4%
Separated	0.0%	5.0%
Widowed	2.1%	9.2%
Divorced	16.2%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	4.5%
Kindergarten	14	1.8%
Elementary school	285	36.8%
High school	229	29.6%
College / grad school	211	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Other services 7.8%

Professional & management 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Construction 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	32.0%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.8%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,916	96.9%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,950	98.0%
Born in same state	2,945	97.8%
Born in different state	2,340	77.7%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	60	2.0%
Not a US citizen	30	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	257	8.5%
French	93	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	2.3%
Polish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	73.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29450

What city is ZIP code 29450 in?

ZIP code 29450 is primarily assigned to Huger, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29450 in?

ZIP code 29450 falls within Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29450 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 29450 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29450?

20% of residents in ZIP code 29450 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29450 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 29450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 29450?

Health data for ZIP code 29450 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 29450 in?

ZIP code 29450 observes the EST timezone.