29482 ZIP Code — Sullivans Island, SC

Charleston County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29482 is located in Sullivans Island, South Carolina, within Charleston County. It covers approximately 2.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29482

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $2,000,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($171,838) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 29482 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,317
population
2.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29482 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sullivans Island Acceptable
Sullivans Island Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
29464 Mount Pleasant (4 mi) 29409 Charleston (5.4 mi) 29424 Charleston (5.5 mi) 29451 Isle Of Palms (6 mi) 29401 Charleston (6 mi) 29425 Charleston (6 mi) 29403 Charleston (6.5 mi) 29466 Mount Pleasant (7.2 mi) 29412 Charleston (7.3 mi) 29407 Charleston (9.4 mi) 29405 North Charleston (10.2 mi) 29492 Charleston (10.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,317
Population density 927 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 2.50 sq mi
Water area 0.87 sq mi
Latitude 32.7646
Longitude -79.8396
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 19.0% 37.6% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 12.2% 27.8% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 34.4% 23.2% 18.6%
Over $200k 34.5% 11.4% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,317
Population
927
People per sq mi
51.7
Median age
$171,838
Median household income
$107,987
Per capita income
$2,000,000
Median home value
$2,321
Median monthly rent
84.3%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
953
Housing units
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
44
Under 5
43
36
5–9
35
73
10–14
71
96
15–19
94
28
20–24
28
60
25–34
59
129
35–44
126
185
45–54
182
92
55–59
91
130
60–64
127
208
65–74
205
64
75–84
63
24
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1842718.4%
18 and over1,89081.6%
65 and over58825.4%
Median age51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Asian 1%
Two or more races 1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,26997.5%
Asian231%
Two or more races231%
Hispanic or Latino100.4%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 19.0% 37.6% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 12.2% 27.8% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 34.4% 23.2% 18.6%
Over $200k 34.5% 11.4% 5.1%
Under $10k 4.6%
$10k–$15k 0.4%
$15k–$25k 2.0%
$25k–$35k 1.5%
$35k–$50k 2.2%
$50k–$75k 9.3%
$75k–$100k 6.0%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k+ 42.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k0.4%
$15k–$25k2.0%
$25k–$35k1.5%
$35k–$50k2.2%
$50k–$75k9.3%
$75k–$100k6.0%
$100k–$150k14.8%
$150k–$200k17.0%
$200k+42.1%
Median income$171,838

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%
$100k–$150k 0.6%
$150k–$200k 0.8%
$300k–$500k 0.6%
$500k–$1M 6.2%
$1M+ 90.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$2,000,000
Median rent / month$2,321
Owner occupied84.3%
Renter occupied15.7%
Vacant22.1%
Single-family detached87.2%
Large apartment buildings4.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.4
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.9%
2010–20198.7%
2000–200913.4%
1990–199916.2%
1980–198911.5%
1970–19798.5%
1960–19692.6%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier25.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.4%
2 bedrooms7.3%
3 bedrooms23.1%
4 bedrooms38.6%
5+ bedrooms24.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle9.3%
2 vehicles44.6%
3 or more44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.7%
Electricity90.2%
Propane / LP gas6.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family57868.3%
Cohabiting couple111.3%
Male householder, no spouse10212.1%
Female householder, no spouse15518.3%
Households with children under 1824529.0%
Households with seniors (65+)33639.7%
Average household size2.74

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.7%14.7%
Married61.2%60.3%
Separated0.4%0.3%
Widowed0.0%11.5%
Divorced3.7%13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 2.1%
Some college, no degree 10.3%
Associate's degree 2.1%
Bachelor's degree 39.9%
Graduate / professional 45.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher85.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool356.4%
Kindergarten71.3%
Elementary school16529.9%
High school17431.6%
College / grad school17030.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.3%
Education & healthcare 24.4%
Finance & real estate 19.4%
Retail trade 8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%
Manufacturing 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Transportation & utilities 2.3%
Other services 1.8%
Information 1.6%
Public administration 1.3%
Construction 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts70.2%
Service12.0%
Sales & office14.9%
Natural resources & construction1.9%
Production & transportation1.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.9%
Government19.3%
Self-employed7.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.5%
Carpool2.4%
Public transit0.3%
Walk2.2%
Work from home10.3%
Other means4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)19.4

Poverty

All people 10.1%
Under 18 years 5.5%
18 and over 11.1%
Married-couple families 4.0%
Female-led households 14.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.9%
Retirement income27.4%
Supplemental Security1.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity24.8%
High blood pressure30.1%
High cholesterol36.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart disease5.2%
Stroke2.1%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis26.0%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease4.2%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking8.3%
Binge drinking21.0%
No physical activity12.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.0%
Depression20.0%
Fair or poor health7.8%
Poor mental health10.5%
Poor physical health7.2%
No health insurance7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.7%
Visited dentist82.1%
Cholesterol screening94.1%
Teeth loss4.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1316.9%
Disability%
Any disability4.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.2%
65 and over8.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance92.2%
Public insurance25.2%
No insurance1.4%
Uninsured under 191.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,23096.2%
Spanish130.6%
Other Indo-European90.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,26497.7%
Born in same state2,25397.2%
Born in different state93840.5%
Foreign born110.5%
Naturalized citizen532.3%
Not a US citizen3566.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French60926.3%
Arab36315.7%
Italian33514.5%
English261.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish50.2%
Norwegian50.2%
Dutch30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.5%
Internet access99.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29482

What city is ZIP code 29482 in?

ZIP code 29482 is primarily assigned to Sullivans Island, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29482 in?

ZIP code 29482 falls within Charleston County, South Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29482?

86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 29482 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 29482 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 29482 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 29482 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29482 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 29482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29482 in?

ZIP code 29482 observes the EST timezone.

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