Lowest-poverty ZIP codes in South Carolina
Top 25 lowest-poverty ZIP codes in South Carolina. #1 is 29424 (Charleston) at about 0.0% poverty rate. Compare socioeconomic markers on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest ACS poverty rates in South Carolina among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Lowest poverty on this board: 29424 (Charleston) at about 0.0%; 29451 (Isle of Palms) at about 1.8%; 29126 (Pomaria) at about 2.5%.
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 | Poverty rate | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29424 | Charleston | Charleston County | 0.0% | 1,219 | — | — |
| 2 | 29451 | Isle of Palms | Charleston County | 1.8% | 4,382 | $148,285 | $1,197,800 |
| 3 | 29126 | Pomaria | Newberry County | 2.5% | 2,638 | $72,179 | $188,100 |
| 4 | 29712 | — | Chester County | 3.3% | 2,136 | $60,113 | $199,100 |
| 5 | 29031 | Carlisle | Chester County | 3.4% | 1,747 | $64,583 | $96,500 |
| 6 | 29036 | Lake Murray of Richland | Lexington County | 3.5% | 26,720 | $116,438 | $378,100 |
| 7 | 29635 | Caesars Head | Greenville County | 3.7% | 1,528 | $71,579 | $200,900 |
| 8 | 29715 | Fort Mill | York County | 3.9% | 43,855 | $111,323 | $416,100 |
| 9 | 29466 | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | 4.0% | 44,387 | $130,546 | $659,300 |
| 10 | 29404 | North Charleston | Charleston County | 4.5% | 2,217 | $74,821 | — |
| 11 | 29707 | — | Lancaster County | 4.6% | 35,224 | $117,609 | $439,400 |
| 12 | 29929 | Islandton | Colleton County | 4.6% | 1,301 | $58,995 | $89,200 |
| 13 | 29860 | North Augusta | Edgefield County | 4.7% | 17,412 | $93,663 | $248,900 |
| 14 | 29681 | Five Forks | Greenville County | 4.8% | 67,657 | $107,694 | $325,700 |
| 15 | 29708 | Tega Cay | York County | 4.9% | 42,931 | $129,304 | $479,800 |
| 16 | 29487 | Rockville | Charleston County | 5.0% | 2,702 | $93,480 | $442,100 |
| 17 | 29492 | Charleston | Berkeley County | 5.1% | 19,753 | $115,605 | $727,800 |
| 18 | 29369 | Roebuck | Spartanburg County | 5.3% | 15,782 | $82,002 | $233,700 |
| 19 | 29072 | Lexington | Lexington County | 5.6% | 68,389 | $103,415 | $304,200 |
| 20 | 29016 | Blythewood | Richland County | 6.2% | 29,193 | $100,122 | $330,900 |
| 21 | 29650 | Greer | Greenville County | 6.3% | 41,272 | $91,640 | $332,300 |
| 22 | 29909 | Ridgeland | Beaufort County | 6.4% | 23,929 | $91,376 | $416,700 |
| 23 | 29054 | Gilbert | Lexington County | 6.7% | 10,137 | $88,904 | $278,300 |
| 24 | 29928 | Hilton Head Island | Beaufort County | 6.8% | 15,178 | $97,979 | $776,600 |
| 25 | 29206 | Forest Acres | Richland County | 6.8% | 20,054 | $89,726 | $328,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in South Carolina have the lowest poverty rates?
By ACS poverty rate, 29424 (Charleston) ranks near the top at about 0.0%. The table lists the top 25 lowest-poverty codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in South Carolina?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with poverty-rate data from low to high (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.