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U.S. ZIP Code · SC29401

Charleston County · Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Typical home value

$1,481,941[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.0%
5-year / yr
+9.6%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+421.7%
vs metro
+264.1%
vs state
+554.3%
ZIP 29401 location in SC
Location of ZIP 29401 in SC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 29401 is worth $1,481,941 — 264.1% above the Charleston-North Charleston, SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,778 a month — a 3.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,778[2]
Gross yield
3.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,759[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Charleston County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
9,339[3]
Median household income
$99,667[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Charleston County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,859[5]
Moved in
17,633
Moved out
15,774

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Buist Academy

    Middle · Grades 3–8 · Charleston 01

    537 students

  • Memminger Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Charleston 01

    415 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$45,334

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$7,494
Loan principal$1,185,553
Down payment$296,388
Total interest paid$1,512,108

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.48
Monthly cost to own$9,371
Monthly rent$3,778

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 29401?
The typical home in 29401 is worth $1,481,941, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 29401?
Home values in 29401 are up 6.0% over the past year, and up 9.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 29401?
A typical home in 29401 rents for about $3,778 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 29401?
The effective property tax rate in 29401 is 0.5% — roughly $7,759 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 29401?
ZIP code 29401 has a population of 9,339 and a median household income of $99,667.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Isle of Palms, SC

    Typical home
    $1,638,728
    Gross yield
  • Folly Beach, SC

    Typical home
    $1,093,886
    Gross yield
  • Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $955,465
    Gross yield
    2.5%
  • Mount Pleasant, SC

    Typical home
    $935,362
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Charleston, SC

    Typical home
    $845,954
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Mount Pleasant, SC

    Typical home
    $845,634
    Gross yield
    3.7%

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