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Charleston city, SC

ZIP 29403 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29403

29403 has a population of 22,319 with a median age of 31.0 yrs (44.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
60.6%-2% vs US avg
x
Black
34.4%+177% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.7%-42% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.9%+21% vs US avg
x
65+
12.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
15.2%-42% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.0%-31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
56.8%+68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.7%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.5%+79% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.8%-25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
51/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.3%+120% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.2%+118% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.9%+605% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 29403

Poverty Rate
25.3%+120% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.2%+118% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.3%-34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.9%+605% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,319
Median age31.0
Poverty rate25.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White60.6%
Hispanic3.7%
Black34.4%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born30.2%