Richest ZIP codes in South Carolina
Top 25 highest-income ZIP codes in South Carolina. #1 is 29482 (Sullivan's Island) at about $179,614 median household income. Compare wealth, housing, and demographics on US5.
These are the highest median household income ZIP codes in South Carolina (from 424 indexable ZIPs), ranked using Census ACS-style income fields on US5.
For context, the average median household income across South Carolina ZIP codes is about $61,613. The top of this list sits well above that baseline.
Leading the list: 29482 (Sullivan's Island) at about $179,614; 29915 (Daufuskie Island) at about $153,821; 29451 (Isle of Palms) at about $148,285.
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 | Median income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29482 | Sullivan's Island | Charleston County | $179,614 | 2,127 | $179,614 | $2,000,001 |
| 2 | 29915 | Daufuskie Island | Beaufort County | $153,821 | 636 | $153,821 | — |
| 3 | 29451 | Isle of Palms | Charleston County | $148,285 | 4,382 | $148,285 | $1,197,800 |
| 4 | 29466 | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | $130,546 | 44,387 | $130,546 | $659,300 |
| 5 | 29708 | Tega Cay | York County | $129,304 | 42,931 | $129,304 | $479,800 |
| 6 | 29685 | — | Pickens County | $124,432 | 2,046 | $124,432 | $355,900 |
| 7 | 29707 | — | Lancaster County | $117,609 | 35,224 | $117,609 | $439,400 |
| 8 | 29455 | Charleston | Charleston County | $117,422 | 26,308 | $117,422 | $499,500 |
| 9 | 29036 | Lake Murray of Richland | Lexington County | $116,438 | 26,720 | $116,438 | $378,100 |
| 10 | 29492 | Charleston | Berkeley County | $115,605 | 19,753 | $115,605 | $727,800 |
| 11 | 29715 | Fort Mill | York County | $111,323 | 43,855 | $111,323 | $416,100 |
| 12 | 29429 | Awendaw | Charleston County | $107,857 | 4,366 | $107,857 | $479,300 |
| 13 | 29681 | Five Forks | Greenville County | $107,694 | 67,657 | $107,694 | $325,700 |
| 14 | 29464 | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | $107,215 | 51,758 | $107,215 | $672,400 |
| 15 | 29072 | Lexington | Lexington County | $103,415 | 68,389 | $103,415 | $304,200 |
| 16 | 29926 | Hilton Head Island | Beaufort County | $101,573 | 25,174 | $101,573 | $600,300 |
| 17 | 29016 | Blythewood | Richland County | $100,122 | 29,193 | $100,122 | $330,900 |
| 18 | 29439 | Folly Beach | Charleston County | $99,766 | 869 | $99,766 | $1,004,300 |
| 19 | 29412 | Charleston | Charleston County | $99,443 | 40,495 | $99,443 | $458,000 |
| 20 | 29928 | Hilton Head Island | Beaufort County | $97,979 | 15,178 | $97,979 | $776,600 |
| 21 | 29910 | Bluffton | Beaufort County | $96,122 | 50,173 | $96,122 | $420,200 |
| 22 | 29838 | Modoc | Edgefield County | $95,100 | 748 | $95,100 | $353,600 |
| 23 | 29860 | North Augusta | Edgefield County | $93,663 | 17,412 | $93,663 | $248,900 |
| 24 | 29487 | Rockville | Charleston County | $93,480 | 2,702 | $93,480 | $442,100 |
| 25 | 29676 | Keowee Key | Oconee County | $92,206 | 6,169 | $92,206 | $403,600 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the richest ZIP codes in South Carolina?
Based on median household income, the top ZIP on US5 is 29482 (Sullivan's Island) at about $179,614. The table on this page lists the top 25 highest-income codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in South Carolina?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median household income (and a small population floor) from high to low.
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.