ZIP Code 29406 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 29406

The ZIP Code 29406 is associated with Charleston, SC in Charleston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 34,620. The median household income is at $36,460, while an estimated 29% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 29406 is estimated to at 29.4 years, and about 11.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 79.1% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $20,902.

Population in 29406

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 29406 is 34,620.

Charleston, SC

The 29406 ZIP Code is associated with Charleston, SC in Charleston County.

Area Codes associated with 29406

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 29406 include 843.

Sunrise / Sunset in 29406

Sunrise: 6:50 am
Sunset: 5:19 pm
Sunrise in 29406 6:50 am
Sunrise in 29406 5:19 pm

Weather forecast for 29406

Overnight's forecast for 29406: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 29406

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 29406 Fair

Internet in 29406

About 89.2% of households in ZIP Code 29406 have a computer, while approximately 72.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 29406

Males comprise about 48.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 29406, while females account for approximately 51.5%.

Health Insurance in 29406

Approximately 20.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 29406 (Charleston, SC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 29406

The median household income in ZIP Code 29406 is $36,460, while the region's mean household income is $50,486. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,902. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29406 of $20,902 is approximately 28.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 28.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately200% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 29406 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.7% of 29406 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 29406. 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 29406

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.7%
$200,000 or more per year 1.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 29406

In ZIP Code 29406, 79.1% of the population graduated high school, while 17.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.8% in this Charleston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 29406

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.8%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree 5.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 29406. 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 29406

Residents of ZIP Code 29406 are younger than average. The median age of 29.4 years in ZIP Code 29406 is approximately 22.83% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.8% of the population in 29406 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 29406 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 29406. 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 29406

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.5%
5 to 9 years 9.2%
10 to 14 years 7.5%
15 to 19 years 6.5%
20 to 24 years 8.9%
25 to 34 years 17.8%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 10.0%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 4.1%
65 to 74 years 5.5%
75 to 84 years 2.4%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 29406

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29406, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 18.7% of 29406 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29406 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (50.2%), followed by Black or African American (44.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 29406. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 29406

Industry Percent
White 50.2%
Black or African American 44.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 6.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 29406 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29406. 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 29406

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 29406 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29406 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29406 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 29406

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 29406. 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 29406. 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 29406

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 29406

In ZIP Code 29406, 79.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 17.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% 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 29406

Language Spoken Percent
English only 79.0%
Spanish 17.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 29406. 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 29406

The median home value in ZIP Code 29406 in July 2024 comes in at $296,609. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $289,182 median value in February 2024, and 6% higher than the $280,668 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29406, an estimated 20.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Charleston County region.

Home Values in 29406

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $296,609
Jun 2024 $295,413
May 2024 $294,211
Apr 2024 $292,520
Mar 2024 $290,583
Feb 2024 $289,182
Jan 2024 $288,440
Dec 2023 $287,816
Nov 2023 $286,812
Oct 2023 $285,199
Sep 2023 $283,194
Aug 2023 $280,668

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 29406. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 29406

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 29406. 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 29406

In 29406, 69.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.7 minutes. Approximately 17.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29406 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 29406 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 29406. 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 29406

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 12.8%
Manufacturing 6.4%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.9%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.9%
Public administration 3.8%

Utilities in ZIP Code 29406 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29406 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% 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 29406. This visualizes electricity rates in 29406 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 29406

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 29406 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 29406

Month ZIP Code 29406 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.79 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.04 3 6.31
Mar 5.82 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.83 5.13 7.3
May 5.69 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.61 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.44 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.44 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.45 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.33 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.41 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 29406. This visualizes solar power levels in 29406 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 29406 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29406, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29406 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 29406. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 29406

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 692
Credit reporting or credit repair services 316
Debt collection 46
Checking or savings account 22
Credit card or prepaid card 16
Other 29
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 29406

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 411
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 285
Improper use of your report 189
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 125
Attempts to collect debt not owed 21
Other 90
* 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 29406. 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.