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City: Charleston, SC
Charleston County, SC
Zip code population (2000): 11,250
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 12,881

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Houses and condos: 5,442
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,531
% of renters here:  54%
State:  28%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 29401: 150.7 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 1.7 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 7803 people per square mile 
 
 (high).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  1.1% ($3,340)
South Carolina:  0.9% ($510)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2007 in Charleston: $1,436 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2007 in Charleston: $1,245 (0.5%)

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Males: 4,924  (43.8%)
Females: 6,326  (56.2%)

Zip code 29401 races chart


100% urban population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $986,713
29401:  $986,713
South Carolina:  $133,900


According to our research of public records there were 5 registered sex offenders living in 29401 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  29.3 years
South Carolina median age:  35.4 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  1.9 people
South Carolina:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 29401, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $134,387 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $134,387
State:  $41,965

Salary/wage: $69,334 (reported on 70.1% of returns)
Here:  $69,334
State:  $35,695
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -49.2% for AGIs below $10k, 68.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 67.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 48.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 44.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 31.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $7,278 (reported on 60.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $7,278
South Carolina:  $1,623
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -13.5% for AGIs below $10k, 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $16,969 (reported on 52.7% of returns)
Here:  $16,969
State:  $3,999
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -12.3% for AGIs below $10k, 5.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$74,123 (reported on 47.5% of returns)
Here:  +$74,123
State:  +$13,100
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -27.9% for AGIs below $10k, 2.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 28.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$44,851 (reported on 20.9% of returns)
Here:  +$44,851
State:  +$9,144
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -6.5% for AGIs below $10k, 8.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.8% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,759 (reported on 2.9% of returns)
29401:  $3,759
South Carolina:  $2,972
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $26,972 (reported on 4.5% of returns)
Here:  $26,972
South Carolina:  $15,117
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $54,778 (0% of AGI, reported on 45.9% of returns)
Here:  $54,778
State:  $19,039
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -13.1% for AGIs below $10k, 19.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 20.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 25.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 28.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $18,416 (6.2% of AGI, reported on 41.1% of returns)
Here:  $18,416
South Carolina:  $4,305

Here:  6.2% of AGI
State:  5.0% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.4% for AGIs below $10k, 1.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $33,364 (reported on 78.0% of returns)
29401:  $33,364
State:  $6,497
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.8% for AGIs below $10k, 5.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 20.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,444 (reported on 7.2% of returns)
Here:  $1,444
State:  $1,882
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.0% for AGIs below $10k, 1.7% for AGIs $10k-25k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 68.6%
Here:  69%
State:  66%
(% for various income ranges: 62.0% for AGIs below $10k, 58.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 57.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 71.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 78.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 87.5% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $48,441
This zip code:  $48,441
South Carolina:  $43,329
Charleston, SC (29401) map

Nearest zip codes: 29403, 29412, 29407, 29464, 29405, 29482.
Charleston Zip Code Map


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  38.3%
Whole state:  69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Housing units in zip code 29401 with a mortgage: 1,182 (74 second mortgage, 276 home equity loan, 6 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 521


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $3,755

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $913

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  19.6%
Whole state:  15.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  13.6%
Whole state:  6.7%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  7.1
State:  5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.4
State:  4.3


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 29401: Castle Pinckney (A), Exchange and Provost Building (B), Fire Station Number 1 (C), Fireproof Building (D), Charleston Library (E), Charleston Municipal Auditorium (F), South Carolina Society Hall (G), Charleston Museum (H), Military Hall (I), Hibernian Hall (J), Franke Lutheran Home For Aged (K), City Market (L), Charleston City Hall (M), Charleston County Courthouse (N), German Friendly Society (O), Confederate Museum (P), Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery (Q), South Carolina Historical Society (R), Dock Street Theatre (S), Villa Margherita (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Rainbow Market Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in zip code 29401 include: Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (A), Centenary United Methodist Church (B), Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church (C), Circular Congregational Church (D), Saint Michaels Episcopal Church (E), Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church (F), Grace Episcopal Church (G), Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church (H), Greater Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Quaker Churchyard (1), Saint Peters Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in zip code 29401 include: White Point Gardens (1), Charleston Historic District (2), Washington Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Charleston Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions (not listed on the city page) : Powder Magazine (Museums; 79 Cumberland Street), Carolina Art Association (Museums; 135 Meeting Street), Spirit of South Carolina Shipyard (Museums; 300 Concord Street), American Military Museum (360 Concord Street), South Carolina Maritme Heritage Foundation (Museums; 10 Wharfside Street), E. S. Lawrence Gallery In Charleston S.c. (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 229 Meeting Street), Tucker's Billiard Supplies & Manufacture (3387 Ashley Phosphate Road), Gray Line of Charleston (29 Broad Street), Adventure Travel Agency (Recreational Trips & Guides; 92 Hasell Street).

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 47
  • 1995 to 1998: 50
  • 1990 to 1994: 71
  • 1980 to 1989: 152
  • 1970 to 1979: 629
  • 1960 to 1969: 366
  • 1950 to 1959: 435
  • 1940 to 1949: 298
  • 1939 or earlier: 3,380




Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Charleston, SC (29401):
  • no bedroom: 8
  • 1 bedrooms: 145
  • 2 bedrooms: 459
  • 3 bedrooms: 760
  • 4 bedrooms: 513
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 270


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 332
  • 1 bedrooms: 1,012
  • 2 bedrooms: 807
  • 3 bedrooms: 266
  • 4 bedrooms: 85
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 29



Vehicles available in 29401 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 97
  • 1 vehicle: 841
  • 2 vehicles: 1,030
  • 3 vehicles: 128
  • 4 vehicles: 44
  • 5 or more vehicles: 15


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 676
  • 1 vehicle: 1,204
  • 2 vehicles: 531
  • 3 vehicles: 76
  • 4 vehicles: 44
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 29401 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 29401 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 29401:

  • $100,000 to $124,999: 7
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 16
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 9
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 47
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 50
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 62
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 178
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 176
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 458
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 385
  • $1,000,000 or more: 1,352
 



29401 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 29401:

  • Less than $100: 95
  • $100 to $149: 72
  • $150 to $199: 32
  • $200 to $249: 37
  • $250 to $299: 31
  • $300 to $349: 29
  • $350 to $399: 92
  • $400 to $449: 28
  • $450 to $499: 57
  • $500 to $549: 63
  • $550 to $599: 108
  • $600 to $649: 88
  • $650 to $699: 293
  • $700 to $749: 284
  • $750 to $799: 282
  • $800 to $899: 415
  • $900 to $999: 253
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 754
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 138
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 480
  • $2,000 or more: 97
  • No cash rent: 134
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $632,787.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $1,117,167
  • Black or African American householders: $226,909
  • Two or more races householders: $310,377
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $397,856

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $986,713 (it was $516,600 in 2000)
29401:  $986,713
South Carolina:  $133,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $189,900 - $397,300

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $1,226,683
Here:  $1,226,683
State:  $214,820

Townhouses or other attached units: $600,076
Here:  $600,076
State:  $195,928

In 2-unit structures: $905,396
Here:  $905,396
State:  $168,372

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $702,100
Here:  $702,100
State:  $191,807

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $623,382
Here:  $623,382
State:  $198,924


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,975
  • One, attached: 610
  • Two: 411
  • 3 or 4: 631
  • 5 to 9: 572
  • 10 to 19: 260
  • 20 to 49: 160
  • 50 or more: 795
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 14
29401 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,796 (55%)
  • Carpooled: 272 (5%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 57 (1%)
  • Ferryboat: 7 (0%)
  • Taxi: 11 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 156 (3%)
  • Walked: 1,374 (27%)
  • Other means: 99 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 306 (6%)
 

29401 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 493
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1237
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 1164
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 728
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 523
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 169
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 158
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 71
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 19
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 62
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 106
  • 90 or more minutes: 42
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 93.7%


Household type by relationship
Households: 8,854

  • In family households: 4,891 (1,317 male householders, 541 female householders)
    1,595 spouses, 1,266 children (1,194 natural, 47 adopted, 25 stepchildren), 21 grandchildren, 48 brothers or sisters, 16 parents, 33 other relatives, 54 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 3,963 (1,180 male householders (802 living alone)), 1,649 female householders (1,263 living alone)), 1,134 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 2,415 (84 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,157 2-persons, 316 3-persons, 240 4-persons, 100 5-persons, 34 6-persons, 11 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 2,065 1-person, 534 2-persons, 162 3-persons, 58 4-persons, 10 6-persons.

711 married couples with children.
308 single-parent households (23 men, 285 women).

89.9% of residents of 29401 zip code speak English at home.
3.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% very well, 21% well, 5% not well).
5.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (78% very well, 20% well, 3% not well).
1.0% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (74% very well, 22% well, 5% not well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 484 (4.3%)
(46.9% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  4.3%
Whole state:  2.9%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • Other Western Europe (11%)
  • France (10%)
  • South Africa (7%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • Australia (4%)
  • Canada (4%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 117
  • 1990 to 1994: 32
  • 1985 to 1989: 93
  • 1980 to 1984: 50
  • 1975 to 1979: 69
  • 1970 to 1974: 21
  • 1970 to 1974: 6
  • 1965 to 1969: 96

White population: 9,976
Black population: 1,059
American Indian population: 11
Asian population: 86
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 4
Some other race population: 48
Two or more races population: 66

Zip code 29401 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 English: 1453
 Other groups: 1119
 German: 986
 Irish: 933
 United States or American: 649
 Scotch-Irish: 505
 Italian: 421
 Scottish: 350
 French (except Basque): 347
 British: 150
 Polish: 122
 European: 90
 Russian: 86
 Belgian: 73
 Norwegian: 70
 Eastern European: 69
 Swedish: 58
 Welsh: 52
 Greek: 43
 French Canadian: 42
 Arab:: 41
 Hungarian: 38
 Subsaharan African:: 36
 Dutch: 33
 Celtic: 32
 Latvian: 27
 Danish: 26
 African: 26
 Czech: 24
 Finnish: 21
 Ukrainian: 20
 Arab/Arabic: 18
 Lebanese: 16
 Slovene: 10
 South African: 10
 Slavic: 9
 Austrian: 9
 Syrian: 7
 Swiss: 6
 Alsatian: 5


Public primary/middle schools in zip code 29401 not listed on the city page:
  • BUIST ACADEMY (Students: 407; Location: 103 CALHOUN STREET, CHARLESTON, SC; Grades: KG - 08)
  • CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF ARTS (Students: 829; Location: 1600 SARANAC STREET, NO. CHARLESTON, SC; Grades: 06 - 12)

Major facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CITY MARINA, THE (17 LOCKWOOD DRIVE in CHARLESTON, SC)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-04-2002-9947, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-04-2002-9947, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - 401 CERTIFICATION
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM,
    Organizations: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT (AGENT / PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICANT)
    Alternative names: ROBERT L FREEMAN DBA THE CITY MARINA
  • CITY OF CHARLESTON (116 MEETING STREET in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, 401 CERTIFICATION
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - 401 CERTIFICATION
    Organizations: JON GUERRY TAYLOR PE INC (AGENT / PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICANT) , OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: CHARLESTON CITY OF, CHARLESTON CITY OF DEPT OF PUBLIC SERVICES, CITY OF CHARLESTON S.C.
  • CHARLESTON COUNTY FORMER HOPE CENTER SITE (1821 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
    Alternative names: HOPE CENTER SITE FORMERLY
  • CALHOUN PARK AREA (CALHOUN AT CONCORD STREET in CHARLESTON, SC)
    SUPERFUND (Superfund database) - ICIS-04-2006-3753, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-04-1998-0340, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ICIS-04-1996-0364, ICIS-04-1999-0137, ICIS-04-2003-3524,
  • CHARLESTON MEMORIAL HOSP (326 CALHOUN STREET in CHARLESTON, SC)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - X-RAY EQUIPMENT, AIR PROGRAM, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS
    Organizations: CHARLESTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , CHARLESTON COUNTY GOVENRMENT (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHARLESTON DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY NUMBER 60 (20 SOCIETY ST in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , FELDER FRED (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • DRYCLEAN USA (316 EAST BAY STREET in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , DRYCLEAN USA COASTAL INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • FT SUMTER TOUR BOAT FACILITY NATIONAL PARK SRV (340 CONCORD ST in CHARLESTON, SC). Federal Facility. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Organizations: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • ANSONBOROUGH HOME SITE (WASH CALHOUN CONCORD & LAURENS in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Organizations: SC STATE PORTS AUTHORITY (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • BIX FURNITURE STRIPPING (701 E BAY ST in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
  • BLAKE TENEMENT HOUSE (4 COURTHOUSE SQUARE in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Organizations: CHARLESTON COUNTY (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHARLESTON COUNTY (8 COURTHOUSE SQUARE in CHARLESTON, SC)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Organizations: COUNTY OF CHARLESTON (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (75 CALHOUN STREET in CHARLESTON, SC)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    STATE MASTER (South Carolina database) - AIR PROGRAM, DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL CONTRACTORS-NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHER THAN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES
    Alternative names: CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4

Fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 29401
  • Comfort Inn Riverview, 144 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 577-2224, Fax: (843) 577-9001
  • Days Inn Historic District, 155 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 722-8411, Fax: (843) 723-5361
  • King Charles Inn Best Western, 237 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 723-7451, Fax: (843) 723-2041
  • Maison Du Pre', 317 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 723-8691, Fax: (843) 723-3722
  • Brasington House B & B, 328 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 722-1274
  • Indigo Inn, 1 Maiden Ln, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 577-5900, Fax: (843) 577-0378
  • Vendue Inn, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 577-7970, Fax: (843) 577-2913
  • Queen Victoria Inn, 208 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: (843) 720-2944
  • 14 other hotels and motels
All 22 fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 29401
Zip code 29401 marital status for males
Zip code 29401 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (52%)
  • Utility gas (46%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 4699
  • Northeast: 1643
  • Midwest: 856
  • South: 3007
  • West: 459

36% of the 29401 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 33% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 30% lived in South Carolina.

Population in 1990: 12,475. Population change in the 1990s: -1,225 (-9.8%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 297
Here:  66.4%
South Carolina:  9.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 240
Here:  67.0%
South Carolina:  8.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 316
Here:  10.1%
South Carolina:  20.3%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • HUGUENOT ENERGY LLC (12 NORTH ADGERS WHARF in CHARLESTON, SC; small business): $23,346,740 in 33 contracts from 2004 to 2006
    Contracts for Fuel Oils, Petroleum Production and Distribution Equipment, Fuel Burning Equipment Units, Fueling and Other Petroleum Services - Excluding Storage, and more by Defense Logistics Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $21,207,690; 2005: $826,902; 2006: $1,312,148.

    Biggest contracts:
    $21,207,690 with Defense Logistics Agency for Fuel Oils. Signed on 2004-07-26. Completion date: 2006-04-30.
    $483,626 with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere for Petroleum Production and Distribution Equipment. Signed on 2006-06-09. Completion date: 2006-06-09.
    $342,000, same as above. Signed on 2006-03-09. Completion date: 2006-03-09.
    $292,434 with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere for Fuel Burning Equipment Units. Signed on 2005-06-16. Completion date: 2005-07-07.
  • MILOW LTD (174 E BAY ST in CHARLESTON, SC; small business): $478,362 in 2 contracts from 2003 to 2005
    $408,389 with Army for Defense Tank - Automotive -- Operational Systems Development (R&D). Signed on 2005-11-10. Completion date: 2007-11-10.
    $69,973 with Army for Defense Tank - Automotive -- Applied Research and Exploratory Development (R&D). Signed on 2003-12-11. Completion date: 2004-06-11.
  • FREELAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, (32 LAURENS ST in CHARLESTON, SC; small business): $274,208 in 15 contracts from 2003 to 2006
    Contracts for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Miscellaneous Buildings, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Miscellaneous Buildings, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities by Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $47,074; 2004: $0; 2005: $88,725; 2006: $138,409.

    Biggest contracts:
    $67,145 with Navy for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Miscellaneous Buildings. Signed on 2006-01-20. Completion date: 2006-04-20.
    $46,241, same as above. Signed on 2006-01-20. Completion date: 2006-04-21.
    $27,900 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Miscellaneous Buildings. Signed on 2005-07-28. Completion date: 2005-08-27.
    $18,975 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 2005-09-13. Completion date: 2005-11-12.
  • Roper Hospital (316 Calhoun St in Cahrleston, SC): $195,000 in 4 contracts in 2004
    $95,000 with Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System for Surgery Services. Signed on 2004-08-27. Completion date: 2004-09-10.
    $45,000 with Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System for Other Medical Services. Signed on 2004-11-30. Completion date: 2005-12-30.
    $30,000 with Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System for Surgery Services. Signed on 2004-09-14. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $25,000 with Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System for Other Medical Services. Signed on 2004-11-30. Completion date: 2004-12-30.
  • RIESBERG ARCHITECTS LLC (296 MEETING STREET in CHARLESTON, SC; small business): $190,415 in 19 contracts from 2000 to 2002
    Contracts for Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing) by Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $103,661; 2001: $27,077; 2002: $59,677; 2003: $0; 2004: $0; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $38,951 with Navy for Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing). Taking place in MS. Signed on 2000-07-10. Completion date: 2000-09-26.
    $18,037 with Navy for Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing). Taking place in IL. Signed on 2000-07-06. Completion date: 2000-07-27.
    $17,014 with Navy for Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing). Signed on 2002-09-25. Completion date: 1999-10-14.
    $16,164 with Navy for Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing). Taking place in TX. Signed on 2001-12-17. Completion date: 2002-01-16.
  • ROBERTS, A WILLIAM JR & ASSOCI (46A STATE ST in CHARLESTON, SC; small business): $85,298 in 9 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for Transcription Services, Legal Services, Court Reporting Services by Offices, Boards and Divisions (includes Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, etc.), Navy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only, Army, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $75,000; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $6,904; 2005: $0; 2006: $3,394.

    Biggest contracts:
    $75,000 with Offices, Boards and Divisions (includes Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, etc.) for Transcription Services. Signed on 2000-04-15. Completion date: 2000-09-15.
    $10,000 with Navy for Legal Services. Signed on 2006-02-21. Completion date: 2006-03-22.
    $2,500 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Court Reporting Services. Signed on 2004-03-22. Completion date: 2004-03-24.
    $2,500, same as above. Signed on 2004-05-04. Completion date: 2004-05-28.
  • PACE OF CHARLESTON INC (298 KING ST in CHARLESTON, SC; small business)
    $37,608 with Air Force for Lease or Rental of Equipment -- Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. Taking place in VA. Signed on 1999-10-12. Completion date: 2000-09-30.
  • WEBCAM EVERYTHING, INC (255 KING STREET in CHARLESTON, SC; small business)
    $8,339 with Navy for ADP Components. Signed on 2004-03-08. Completion date: 2004-04-08.
  • PARKER LABORATORIES INC (40 BROAD ST in CHARLESTON, SC; small business)
    $5,300 with Navy for Hazardous Substance Analysis. Signed on 2005-02-16. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
  • HOLIDAY INNS INC (125 CALHOUN ST in CHARLESTON, SC; small business): $0 in 2 contracts in 2003
    $5,320 with Army for Lodging - Hotel/Motel. Signed on 2003-02-19. Completion date: 2003-03-16.
    $-5,320, same as above. Signed on 2003-03-11. Completion date: 2003-03-16.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (over 1000 employees: 2 establishments, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (100-249: 3, 50-99: 20, 20-49: 21, 10-19: 13, 5-9: 6, 1-4: 9)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (500-999: 1, 100-249: 3, 50-99: 4, 20-49: 6, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 2)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Offices of Lawyers (100-249: 3, 50-99: 3, 20-49: 10, 10-19: 16, 5-9: 22, 1-4: 98)
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: Residential Property Managers (250-499: 1, 100-249: 1, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 10)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (100-249: 1, 50-99: 1, 20-49: 6, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 8, 1-4: 6)
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: Nonresidential Property Managers (250-499: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 5)
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (250-499: 1, 20-49: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (100-249: 1, 20-49: 5, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 4, 1-4: 9)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Office Administrative Services (100-249: 2, 20-49: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 5)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 1723 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 561 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 61 people in military ships
  • 28 people in nursing homes
  • 17 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 5 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 5 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 18
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 2 full and 14 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$0391$478,731231$489,50017$309,77815$3,665,835371$442,7750$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$047$431,49132$285,2031$94,8101$971,00037$296,8920$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$63,89044$515,427100$567,1807$131,5110$085$450,3046$75,560
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$104,40062$490,99739$633,1970$00$054$501,8880$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$09$501,3526$503,8621$415,5200$05$649,2440$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 2 full and 10 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED23$336,1431$494,51010$310,513
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$416,0033$268,5774$237,770
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$1,061,4901$1,061,490
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$256,4700$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value




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