29470 ZIP Code — Ravenel, SC

Charleston County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29470 is located in Ravenel, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 72.48 square miles and serves a population of 5,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29470

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $247,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,029) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% 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 29470 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,349

population

72.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ravenel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29414 Charleston (6.9 mi) 29426 Adams Run (7.4 mi) 29449 Hollywood (8.6 mi) 29485 Summerville (8.9 mi) 29485 Summerville (8.9 mi) 29455 Johns Island (11 mi) 29418 North Charleston (11.3 mi) 29420 North Charleston (11.4 mi) 29404 Charleston Afb (11.9 mi) 29487 Wadmalaw Island (12.7 mi) 29456 Ladson (13.4 mi) 29407 Charleston (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,349
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	72.48 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	32.8257
Longitude	-80.2386
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	39.2%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	11.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,349

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$71,029

Median household income

$45,892

Per capita income

$247,600

Median home value

$976

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,819

Housing units

39.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

128

5–9

128

10–14

142

100

15–19

110

20–24

421

25–34

466

436

35–44

484

292

45–54

324

201

55–59

222

188

60–64

208

348

65–74

386

129

75–84

142

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	849	15.9%
18 and over	4,500	84.1%
65 and over	1,054	19.7%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.8%

Black or African American 43.9%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,674	48.8%
Black or African American	2,405	43.9%
Two or more races	150	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	130	2.4%
Other race	99	1.8%
Asian	21	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	37.6%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	27.8%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	23.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	11.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$71,029

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 20.2%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,600
Median rent / month	$976
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	22.5%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	83.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	971	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	120	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	320	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	529	27.3%
Households with children under 18	461	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	863	44.5%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	40.0%
Married	50.7%	40.1%
Separated	2.7%	1.4%
Widowed	0.9%	6.5%
Divorced	3.5%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.7%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	39.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	4.4%
Kindergarten	73	8.7%
Elementary school	338	40.1%
High school	205	24.3%
College / grad school	189	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Wholesale trade 10.8%

Other services 10.5%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Public administration 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 31.6%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	562	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,105	95.4%
Spanish	198	3.9%
Other Indo-European	107	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,052	94.4%
Born in same state	4,989	93.3%
Born in different state	3,358	62.8%
Foreign born	63	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	297	5.6%
Not a US citizen	92	31.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	614	11.5%
Italian	350	6.5%
French	330	6.2%
English	64	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	31	0.6%
German	29	0.5%
Polish	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29470

What city is ZIP code 29470 in?

ZIP code 29470 is primarily assigned to Ravenel, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29470 in?

ZIP code 29470 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29470 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 29470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 29470 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29470 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29470 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 29470?

ZIP code 29470 has an estimated population of 5,349 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29470 in?

ZIP code 29470 observes the EST timezone.