The ZIP Code 29401 is associated with Charleston, SC in Charleston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 9,018. The median household income is $79,539, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 29401 is estimated to at 30.4 years, and about 24.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 96.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $67,001.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29401 is $79,539, while the region's mean household income is $162,945. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $67,001. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29401 of $67,001 is approximately 127.69% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 10.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately6.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.5% of the population in 29401 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 11.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 5.0% of 29401 residents earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 24.5% |
In ZIP Code 29401, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 78.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 39.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 6.8% in this Charleston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 6.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.3% |
| Associate's degree | 3.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 39.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 39.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29401 are younger than average. The median age of 30.4 years in ZIP Code 29401 is approximately 20.21% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.3% of the population in 29401 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 17.0% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 29401 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 18.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 17.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29401, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 29401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.9%), followed by Black or African American (9.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29401 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29401 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29401, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Charleston County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 29401 in July 2024 comes in at $1,910,412. The July 2024 value is approximately 5% higher than the $1,822,810 median value in February 2024, and 8% higher than the $1,762,708 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29401, an estimated 64.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 8.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Charleston County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $1,910,412 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,901,602 |
| May 2024 | $1,890,400 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,866,517 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,840,698 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,822,810 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,813,409 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,807,793 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,798,962 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,787,977 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,776,123 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,762,708 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 64.3% |
In 29401, 53.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.6 minutes. Approximately 23.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 29401 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29401 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.41 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.31% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29401 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 14.62¢/kWh | 10.83¢/kWh | 7.21¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29401 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.12 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.54 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.9 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.58 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.52 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.47 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29401, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29401 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Charleston County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 15 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 11 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 25 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | 1 |