29418 ZIP Code — North Charleston, SC
Charleston County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29418 is located in North Charleston, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 13.23 square miles and serves a population of 24,386 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
About ZIP code 29418
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $58,404.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
24,386
population
13.23
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29418 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29418
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29418. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| North Charleston | Acceptable |
| North Charleston | Acceptable |
| North Charleston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29404 Charleston Afb (0.7 mi)
29406 Charleston (3.7 mi)
29420 North Charleston (4.2 mi)
29414 Charleston (4.6 mi)
29410 Hanahan (4.9 mi)
29405 North Charleston (5.2 mi)
29407 Charleston (7.2 mi)
29456 Ladson (7.7 mi)
29445 Goose Creek (7.8 mi)
29485 Summerville (8.5 mi)
29485 Summerville (8.5 mi)
29403 Charleston (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,386 |
| Population density | 1,843 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8901 |
| Longitude | -80.0589 |
| 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 | 56.9% | 37.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 11.4% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
24,386
Population
1,843
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$58,404
Median household income
$33,476
Per capita income
$214,100
Median home value
$1,207
Median monthly rent
56.6%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
7,257
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
564
Under 5
597
629
5–9
666
778
10–14
824
665
15–19
703
501
20–24
530
2,260
25–34
2,392
1,348
35–44
1,427
1,604
45–54
1,698
1,008
55–59
1,067
890
60–64
942
1,125
65–74
1,190
363
75–84
385
112
85+
118
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,093 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 19,293 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,293 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
47%
White
34.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Other race
6.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,272 | 47% |
| White | 9,086 | 34.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,745 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,645 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 769 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 426 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.9% | 37.6% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 11.4% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $58,404 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k–$300k
35.7%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,207 |
| Owner occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 47.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.8% |
| Electricity | 90.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,550 | 34.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 996 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,756 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,123 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,575 | 24.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,433 | 23.3% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 38.4% |
| Married | 41.2% | 36.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 252 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 279 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,212 | 43.4% |
| High school | 1,325 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,031 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.2%
Retail trade
13.5%
Construction
11.3%
Professional & management
9.6%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Public administration
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.8% |
| Service | 21.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 19.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.2% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 19.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,138 | 11.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 41.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 14.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,225 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,586 | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,425 | 6.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 113 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,979 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 21,446 | 87.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,486 | 55.3% |
| Foreign born | 533 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,407 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,028 | 42.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,301 | 5.3% |
| French | 1,207 | 4.9% |
| Italian | 1,195 | 4.9% |
| English | 66 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 53 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 37 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.1% |
| German | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29418
What city is ZIP code 29418 in?
ZIP code 29418 is primarily assigned to North Charleston, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29418 in?
ZIP code 29418 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29418 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 29418 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29418?
ZIP code 29418 has an estimated population of 24,386 residents, with a density of 1,844 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29418?
The median home value in ZIP code 29418 is $214,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29418?
The median household income in ZIP code 29418 is $58,404, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29418 in?
ZIP code 29418 observes the EST timezone.