Charleston, SC 29406

Population 29,487

29406 is zip code located in Charleston, South Carolina. The population is 29,487, making 29406 the 4th largest zipcode in Charleston and the 8th largest in Charleston County.

There are 3 public schools in 29406 with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Charleston is moderate , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 29406. Unemployment in 29406 is low.

Zip codes within Charleston include 29401, 29402 and 29403.

Charleston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

5.47% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

24.87% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

94 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in 29406, SC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 29406's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
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30 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    12.6%
  • Rented
    56.3%
  • Owned
    31.2%

978 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Charleston, SC issued 978 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 978 permits, 600 were issued for single family homes and 378 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Charleston, SC issued 927 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 927 permits, 576 were issued for single family homes and 351 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,080
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,100
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,250
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,570
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,010

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Environmental Hazards

94 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Charleston, SC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Charleston, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Charleston, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.02°
  • February 52.12°
  • March 58.42°
  • April 66.32°
  • May 73.34°
  • June 80.51°
  • July 82.63°
  • August 81.96°
  • September 77.05°
  • October 67.23°
  • November 56.97°
  • December 50.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Charleston, SC

Earthquakes
Charleston, SC has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Charleston, SC has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Charleston, SC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Charleston, SC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 29406: $35,649

Unemployment

Unemployment in Charleston is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.28%
White Collar - 43.72%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Mark Sanford
  • James E. Clyburn

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

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24 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

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1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all