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...
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.