What to know about ZIP 29442
ZIP code 29442 covers ZIP 29442 with a population of about 3,029.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 49.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHARLESTON, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29442 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,029
Density
N/A
Median income
$67,898
-10% vs US avg
Home value
$287,300
-17% vs US avg
Median rent
$873
-25% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29442
Income and economy in ZIP 29442
Median household income in ZIP 29442 is about $67,898 — about 10% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.3%; unemployment rate near 13.7%; 53.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Education; about 5.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.6 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 29442
Median home value is about $287,300 — about 17% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $873 (about 25% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 77.5% (about 12.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29442, a household would need roughly $79,000 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 $1,846. That is about 16% above the local median household income ($67,898), 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.