29401 — Charleston, SC Home Values
Typical home value $1,505,223 as of June 2026 · 3rd of 43 in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 29401, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 29401 compares in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
ZIP code 29401 (Charleston, SC) has a typical home value of $1,505,223 as of June 2026, ranking 3rd of 43 ZIP codes tracked in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area, more expensive than about 95% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +50.5%, from $1,000,192 in June 2021 to $1,505,223 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 34.9× the annual rent ($3,595/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Charleston-North Charleston, SC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Charleston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 29401 has a population of 9,210, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 84.4% White, 7.3% Black or African American, 3.6% two or more races, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memminger Elementary | 20 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC | 0.3 mi |
| Buist Academy | 103 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC | 0.7 mi |
| Charleston Progressive | 382 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC | 1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29401?
$1,505,223 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 29401 an expensive ZIP code in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area?
29401 ranks 3rd of 43 ZIP codes in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 95% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 29401 changed over the past year?
+4.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 29401?
The typical home price is 34.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($3,595/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 29401?
9,210, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 29401?
Memminger Elementary (0.3 mi), Buist Academy (0.7 mi), Charleston Progressive (1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 29401?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Charleston-North Charleston, SC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.