The ZIP Code 29403 is associated with Charleston, SC in Charleston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 21,819. Median househould income is at $46,669, with an estimated 21% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 29403 is estimated to at 29.5 years, and about 12.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 90.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $32,680.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29403 is $46,669, while the region's mean household income is $74,612. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,680. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29403 of $32,680 is approximately 11.06% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 21.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately122.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 29403 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 6.0% of 29403 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 18.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.4% |
In ZIP Code 29403, 90.5% of the population graduated high school, while 49.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.3% in this Charleston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29403 are younger than average. The median age of 29.5 years in ZIP Code 29403 is approximately 22.57% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.1% of the population in 29403 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 29403 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 16.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 26.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29403, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.6% of 29403 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29403 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (55.1%), followed by Black or African American (43.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Black or African American | 43.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29403 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29403 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29403, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 29403 in January 2025 comes in at $831,583. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $828,138 median value in August 2024, and 7% higher than the $777,424 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29403, an estimated 40.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.8% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 3.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Charleston County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $831,583 |
| Dec 2024 | $832,079 |
| Nov 2024 | $832,879 |
| Oct 2024 | $832,831 |
| Sep 2024 | $831,444 |
| Aug 2024 | $828,138 |
| Jul 2024 | $823,739 |
| Jun 2024 | $817,099 |
| May 2024 | $808,929 |
| Apr 2024 | $796,913 |
| Mar 2024 | $785,356 |
| Feb 2024 | $777,424 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 40.8% |
In 29403, 66.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.0 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29403 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 22.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 29403 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 22.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29403 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29403 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 14.82¢/kWh | 11.53¢/kWh | 7.62¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29403 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.68 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.87 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.59 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |