29420 ZIP Code — North Charleston, SC
Dorchester County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29420 is located in North Charleston, South Carolina, within Dorchester County. It covers approximately 10.03 square miles and serves a population of 22,808 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.
About ZIP code 29420
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 $269,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $73,339.
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 near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
22,808
population
10.03
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29420 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29420
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29420. 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
29456 Ladson (3.6 mi)
29404 Charleston Afb (3.8 mi)
29418 North Charleston (4.2 mi)
29406 Charleston (4.9 mi)
29485 Summerville (5.3 mi)
29485 Summerville (5.3 mi)
29410 Hanahan (5.9 mi)
29414 Charleston (6.4 mi)
29445 Goose Creek (6.9 mi)
29405 North Charleston (9.2 mi)
29407 Charleston (11.3 mi)
29470 Ravenel (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,808 |
| Population density | 2,274 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9405 |
| Longitude | -80.0982 |
| 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 | 39.1% | 38.8% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 34.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
22,808
Population
2,274
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$73,339
Median household income
$37,031
Per capita income
$269,900
Median home value
$1,373
Median monthly rent
62.1%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
5,975
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
444
Under 5
452
643
5–9
656
871
10–14
887
958
15–19
976
869
20–24
886
1,683
25–34
1,716
1,854
35–44
1,890
1,305
45–54
1,331
554
55–59
564
774
60–64
788
900
65–74
917
324
75–84
330
117
85+
119
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,079 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 17,729 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,707 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42%
White
38.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.9%
Other race
5.4%
Asian
3.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,288 | 42% |
| White | 9,415 | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,702 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 1,320 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 952 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 706 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.1% | 38.8% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 34.0% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $73,339 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
33.2%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
10.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,373 |
| Owner occupied | 62.1% |
| Renter occupied | 37.9% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 62.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.2% |
| Electricity | 78.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,243 | 48.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 476 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,154 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,810 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,739 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,875 | 21.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| Married | 52.3% | 44.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 189 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,518 | 44.0% |
| High school | 1,529 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,380 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Public administration
7.7%
Construction
7.6%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
25.4%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,363 | 13.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 16.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,912 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 1,467 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,165 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 247 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,549 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 20,254 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,784 | 51.7% |
| Foreign born | 295 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,259 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 542 | 24.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,117 | 9.3% |
| French | 1,482 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 1,234 | 5.4% |
| English | 125 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 125 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 50 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29420
What city is ZIP code 29420 in?
ZIP code 29420 is primarily assigned to North Charleston, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29420 in?
ZIP code 29420 falls within Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Does ZIP code 29420 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 29420 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 29420?
ZIP code 29420 has an estimated population of 22,808 residents, with a density of 2,274 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29420?
The median home value in ZIP code 29420 is $269,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29420?
The median household income in ZIP code 29420 is $73,339, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29420 in?
ZIP code 29420 observes the EST timezone.