Highest-education ZIP codes in South Carolina
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in South Carolina. #1 is 29424 (Charleston) with about 100.0% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in South Carolina.
Highest education shares: 29424 (Charleston) at about 100.0%; 29634 (Clemson University) at about 100.0%; 29482 (Sullivan's Island) at about 87.2%.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the South Carolina state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29424 | Charleston | Charleston County | 100.0% | 1,219 | — | — |
| 2 | 29634 | Clemson University | Pickens County | 100.0% | 5,955 | — | — |
| 3 | 29482 | Sullivan's Island | Charleston County | 87.2% | 2,127 | $179,614 | $2,000,001 |
| 4 | 29401 | Charleston | Charleston County | 75.1% | 9,210 | $90,074 | $1,165,900 |
| 5 | 29733 | Rock Hill | York County | 72.4% | 1,555 | — | — |
| 6 | 29451 | Isle of Palms | Charleston County | 70.0% | 4,382 | $148,285 | $1,197,800 |
| 7 | 29492 | Charleston | Berkeley County | 67.3% | 19,753 | $115,605 | $727,800 |
| 8 | 29464 | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | 66.6% | 51,758 | $107,215 | $672,400 |
| 9 | 29205 | Columbia | Richland County | 66.3% | 22,757 | $62,197 | $335,200 |
| 10 | 29206 | Forest Acres | Richland County | 64.4% | 20,054 | $89,726 | $328,600 |
| 11 | 29928 | Hilton Head Island | Beaufort County | 63.0% | 15,178 | $97,979 | $776,600 |
| 12 | 29466 | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | 62.3% | 44,387 | $130,546 | $659,300 |
| 13 | 29631 | Clemson | Pickens County | 61.3% | 16,363 | $50,217 | $361,500 |
| 14 | 29708 | Tega Cay | York County | 60.5% | 42,931 | $129,304 | $479,800 |
| 15 | 29409 | Charleston | Charleston County | 57.7% | 2,328 | — | — |
| 16 | 29455 | Charleston | Charleston County | 56.8% | 26,308 | $117,422 | $499,500 |
| 17 | 29403 | Charleston | Charleston County | 56.8% | 22,319 | $65,689 | $624,000 |
| 18 | 29201 | Columbia | Richland County | 56.3% | 22,955 | $34,327 | $238,200 |
| 19 | 29412 | Charleston | Charleston County | 54.8% | 40,495 | $99,443 | $458,000 |
| 20 | 29414 | Charleston | Charleston County | 52.5% | 43,717 | $91,976 | $380,600 |
| 21 | 29601 | Greenville | Greenville County | 52.0% | 13,452 | $73,321 | $583,200 |
| 22 | 29926 | Hilton Head Island | Beaufort County | 52.0% | 25,174 | $101,573 | $600,300 |
| 23 | 29615 | Wade Hampton | Greenville County | 52.0% | 38,709 | $74,200 | $348,600 |
| 24 | 29152 | Sumter | Sumter County | 51.4% | 2,012 | $55,694 | — |
| 25 | 29905 | Port Royal | Beaufort County | 51.4% | 1,409 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in South Carolina have the highest education levels?
29424 (Charleston) leads this board with about 100.0% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in South Carolina?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in South Carolina?
Visit the South Carolina state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.