ZIP Code 29405 Demographics & Data

North Charleston, SC (ZIP Code 29405) Insights

South Carolina

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 29405

The ZIP Code 29405 is associated with North Charleston, SC in Charleston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 29,978. The median household income is approximately $38,343, and an estimated 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 29405 is estimated to at 35.4 years, and about 16.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 77.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $22,906.

Population in 29405

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 29405 is 29,978.

North Charleston, SC

The 29405 ZIP Code is associated with North Charleston, SC in Charleston County.

Area Codes associated with 29405

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 29405 include 843.

Sunrise / Sunset in 29405

Sunrise: 6:49 am
Sunset: 5:19 pm
Sunrise in 29405 6:49 am
Sunrise in 29405 5:19 pm

Weather forecast for 29405

This Afternoon's forecast for 29405: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 13 mph.

Current air quality in 29405

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 29405 Fair

Internet in 29405

About 83.8% of households in ZIP Code 29405 have a computer, while approximately 69.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 29405

Males comprise about 51.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 29405, while females account for approximately 48.5%.

Health Insurance in 29405

Approximately 16.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 29405 (North Charleston, SC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 29405

The median household income in ZIP Code 29405 is $38,343, while the region's mean household income is $59,027. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,906. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29405 of $22,906 is approximately 22.16% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 17.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately88.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 29405 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 3.0% of 29405 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 29405

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.2%
$200,000 or more per year 3.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 29405

In ZIP Code 29405, 77.0% of the population graduated high school, while 17.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.2% in this Charleston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 29405

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 18.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.2%
Some college, no degree 17.9%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.3%
Graduate or professional degree 4.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 29405

Residents of ZIP Code 29405 are younger than average. The median age of 35.4 years in ZIP Code 29405 is approximately 7.09% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.4% of the population in 29405 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 29405 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 29405

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 6.2%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 5.2%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 19.4%
35 to 44 years 13.0%
45 to 54 years 12.0%
55 to 59 years 6.6%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 7.5%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 29405

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29405, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 4.9% of 29405 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29405 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (65.0%), followed by White (34.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 29405

Industry Percent
White 34.2%
Black or African American 65.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 29405 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 29405

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 29405 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29405 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29405 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 29405

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 83.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 29405

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 29405

In ZIP Code 29405, 94.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 in 29405

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.2%
Spanish 4.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 29405

The median home value in ZIP Code 29405 in July 2024 comes in at $303,766. The July 2024 value is approximately 5% higher than the $288,480 median value in February 2024, and 13% higher than the $270,010 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29405, an estimated 25.1% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 3.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Charleston County region.

Home Values in 29405

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $303,766
Jun 2024 $302,420
May 2024 $300,677
Apr 2024 $297,113
Mar 2024 $292,628
Feb 2024 $288,480
Jan 2024 $285,174
Dec 2023 $281,915
Nov 2023 $279,006
Oct 2023 $276,057
Sep 2023 $273,318
Aug 2023 $270,010

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 29405

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 25.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 17.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 29405

In 29405, 57.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.4 minutes. Approximately 17.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29405 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29405 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 29405

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 9.6%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 15.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.8%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.4%
Public administration 3.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 29405 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29405 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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes electricity rates in 29405 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 29405

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 29405 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

Solar Power in 29405

Month ZIP Code 29405 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.88 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.98 3 6.31
Mar 5.87 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.14 5.13 7.3
May 5.79 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.5 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.58 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.58 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.4 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.56 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.25 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.4 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes solar power levels in 29405 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 29405 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29405, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29405 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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 29405

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 697
Credit reporting or credit repair services 187
Debt collection 55
Checking or savings account 13
Credit card or prepaid card 12
Other 29
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 29405

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 410
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 232
Improper use of your report 150
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 77
Written notification about debt 27
Other 97
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 29405. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.