29483 ZIP Code — Summerville, SC

Dorchester County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29483 is located in Summerville, South Carolina, within Dorchester County. It covers approximately 53.34 square miles and serves a population of 56,758 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843/854.

About ZIP code 29483

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 $278,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,698. 30% 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 29% 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 29483 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

56,758

population

53.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29483 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29483

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29483. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summerville	Acceptable
Summerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29486 Summerville (2.6 mi) 29472 Ridgeville (7.2 mi) 29456 Ladson (8.6 mi) 29485 Summerville (10.3 mi) 29485 Summerville (10.3 mi) 29461 Moncks Corner (11.1 mi) 29469 Pinopolis (11.6 mi) 29420 North Charleston (12.2 mi) 29437 Dorchester (12.8 mi) 29445 Goose Creek (13.8 mi) 29406 Charleston (15.6 mi) 29410 Hanahan (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	56,758
Population density	1,064 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	53.34 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	33.0964
Longitude	-80.1953
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843/854

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	38.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

56,758

Population

1,064

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$75,698

Median household income

$36,574

Per capita income

$278,100

Median home value

$1,136

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

18,345

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,689

Under 5

1,804

1,698

5–9

1,815

2,003

10–14

2,139

1,723

15–19

1,841

1,891

20–24

2,020

3,405

25–34

3,638

3,504

35–44

3,743

3,569

45–54

3,813

1,823

55–59

1,947

2,012

60–64

2,149

2,596

65–74

2,773

1,046

75–84

1,117

484

85+

517

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13,425	23.7%
18 and over	43,333	76.3%
65 and over	8,533	15.0%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.5%

Black or African American 18.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	41,349	70.5%
Black or African American	10,776	18.4%
Two or more races	2,533	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,868	3.2%
Other race	1,101	1.9%
Asian	847	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	58	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	38.8%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.0%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	23.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$75,698

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$278,100
Median rent / month	$1,136
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	20.8%
2000–2009	30.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.0%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11,291	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	936	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3,481	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	5,213	24.9%
Households with children under 18	7,143	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,538	26.5%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	26.9%
Married	56.9%	50.1%
Separated	1.1%	4.0%
Widowed	3.0%	9.1%
Divorced	6.6%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	564	4.3%
Kindergarten	763	5.9%
Elementary school	6,261	48.0%
High school	2,651	20.3%
College / grad school	2,798	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Professional & management 11.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Public administration 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.8%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 18.7%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 24.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5,766	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	53,265	93.8%
Spanish	1,032	1.9%
Other Indo-European	526	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	171	0.3%
Other languages	304	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	54,493	96.0%
Born in same state	53,631	94.5%
Born in different state	27,827	49.0%
Foreign born	862	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	2,265	4.0%
Not a US citizen	1,528	67.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6,837	12%
Italian	6,246	11%
Arab	3,338	5.9%
German	436	0.8%
Polish	307	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	237	0.4%
Irish	220	0.4%
Dutch	90	0.2%
Norwegian	47	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29483

What part of Summerville is ZIP code 29483?

ZIP code 29483 covers a portion of Summerville, South Carolina, within Dorchester County.

What county is ZIP code 29483 in?

ZIP code 29483 falls within Dorchester County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29483 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29483 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 29483?

ZIP code 29483 has an estimated population of 56,758 residents, with a density of 1,064 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29483?

The median home value in ZIP code 29483 is $278,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29483?

The median household income in ZIP code 29483 is $75,698, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29483 in?

ZIP code 29483 observes the EST timezone.