North Charleston city, SC

ZIP 29485 — 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 North Charleston city, SC (29485)

Median Income

$83,287

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,346

Wealth inflow

Population

58,670

Unemployment

5.2%

1.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,346 for ZIP 29485 (North Charleston 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

5.2%+41% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.6%-57% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.9%-49% vs US avg

901

Establishments

9,573

Employees

~11 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, mining0.1%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing9.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade14.3%
Transportation, utilities7.2%
Information2.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management12.0%
Education, health care, social20.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.4%
Other services4.1%
Public administration7.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29485 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.8%, median income rose 8.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.9%.

Median Income

$83,287

+11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate