What to know about ZIP 29484
ZIP code 29484 covers ZIP 29484 with a population of about 5,543.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 44.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHARLESTON, SC media market.
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ZIP Code 29484 — 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
5,543
Density
N/A
Median income
$59,132
-21% vs US avg
Home value
$286,700
-18% vs US avg
Median rent
$929
-20% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29484
Income and economy in ZIP 29484
Median household income in ZIP 29484 is about $59,132 — about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.6%; unemployment rate near 1.9%; 24.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 14.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.1 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 29484
Median home value is about $286,700 — about 18% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $929 (about 20% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.1% (about 4.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29484, 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 $1,842. That is about 34% above the local median household income ($59,132), 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.