What to know about ZIP 29415
ZIP code 29415 covers ZIP 29415 with a population of about 3,341.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHARLESTON, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29415 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,341
Density
N/A
Median income
$40,479
-46% vs US avg
Home value
$244,800
-30% vs US avg
Median rent
$826
-29% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29415
Income and economy in ZIP 29415
Median household income in ZIP 29415 is about $40,479 — about 46% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.7%; unemployment rate near 6.9%; 24.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Food services; about 3.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 29415
Median home value is about $244,800 — about 30% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $826 (about 29% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 19.7% (about 45.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29415, a household would need roughly $67,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,573. That is about 66% above the local median household income ($40,479), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.