29486 ZIP Code — Summerville, SC

Berkeley County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29486 is located in Summerville, South Carolina, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 62.31 square miles and serves a population of 43,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 854/843.

About ZIP code 29486

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $289,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,975.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29486 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

43,513

population

62.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29486 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29486

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summerville	Acceptable
Summerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29483 Summerville (2.6 mi) 29461 Moncks Corner (8.5 mi) 29456 Ladson (9 mi) 29469 Pinopolis (9.4 mi) 29472 Ridgeville (9.8 mi) 29485 Summerville (11.8 mi) 29485 Summerville (11.8 mi) 29420 North Charleston (12.6 mi) 29445 Goose Creek (12.9 mi) 29437 Dorchester (14.7 mi) 29406 Charleston (15.3 mi) 29410 Hanahan (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	43,513
Population density	698 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	62.31 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.1168
Longitude	-80.1565
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	854/843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

43,513

Population

698

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$83,975

Median household income

$34,798

Per capita income

$289,100

Median home value

$1,460

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

13,635

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,314

Under 5

1,391

1,366

5–9

1,446

1,352

10–14

1,431

1,517

15–19

1,606

1,314

20–24

1,390

3,330

25–34

3,523

2,874

35–44

3,041

2,561

45–54

2,711

1,239

55–59

1,312

1,436

60–64

1,520

1,889

65–74

1,998

716

75–84

757

233

85+

246

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,371	23.8%
18 and over	33,142	76.2%
65 and over	5,839	13.4%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.1%

Black or African American 17.7%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	29,116	63.1%
Black or African American	8,184	17.7%
Two or more races	3,992	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,663	5.8%
Other race	1,312	2.8%
Asian	847	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$83,975

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 37.0%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,100
Median rent / month	$1,460
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.3%
2010–2019	41.2%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,974	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,289	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,174	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,798	23.4%
Households with children under 18	5,769	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,155	25.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	28.8%
Married	55.6%	48.4%
Separated	1.6%	2.2%
Widowed	2.1%	5.2%
Divorced	8.8%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	288	2.6%
Kindergarten	516	4.7%
Elementary school	4,484	41.0%
High school	2,867	26.2%
College / grad school	2,773	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Professional & management 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 33.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,577	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,808	93.8%
Spanish	860	2.1%
Other Indo-European	705	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	88	0.2%
Other languages	67	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	41,607	95.6%
Born in same state	40,820	93.8%
Born in different state	18,574	42.7%
Foreign born	787	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,906	4.4%
Not a US citizen	909	47.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,572	10.5%
Italian	4,349	10%
Arab	2,031	4.7%
Polish	447	1%
English	240	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	177	0.4%
Dutch	139	0.3%
Irish	82	0.2%
Norwegian	50	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29486

What city is ZIP code 29486 in?

ZIP code 29486 is primarily assigned to Summerville, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29486 in?

ZIP code 29486 falls within Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29486 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 29486 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 29486?

ZIP code 29486 has an estimated population of 43,513 residents, with a density of 698 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29486?

The median home value in ZIP code 29486 is $289,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29486?

The median household income in ZIP code 29486 is $83,975, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29486 in?

ZIP code 29486 observes the EST timezone.