Goose Creek city, SC

ZIP 29445 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Goose Creek city, SC (29445)

Median Income

$80,778

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,359

Wealth inflow

Population

59,011

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,359 for ZIP 29445 (Goose Creek city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.0%-19% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.8%-51% vs US avg

777

Establishments

10,177

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing13.0%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities7.2%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management12.9%
Education, health care, social17.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.0%
Other services3.9%
Public administration5.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29445 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.4%, median income rose 5.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.4%.

Median Income

$80,778

+7% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate