29439 ZIP Code, Folly Beach, SC
29439 is a ZIP code in Folly Beach, South Carolina in Charleston County. It covers 2.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 29412, 29455 and 29401. 1,125 people live here in 531 households. With about 387 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $137,396, well above the South Carolina median of $69,324; the median age is 59.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Folly Beach, SC
- County: Charleston County
- Land area: 2.9 sq mi
- Population: 1,125
- Median household income: $137,396
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,125 |
| Households | 531 |
| Median household income | $137,396 |
| Income per person | $86,983 |
| Median age | 59.7 |
| Homeowners | 93.8% |
| Median home value | $1,043,200 |
| Median rent | $1,844 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% |
| Broadband internet | 95.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 5.3% |
| $50–75K | 21.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.2% |
| $100–150K | 7.7% |
| $150–200K | 2.8% |
| $200K+ | 44.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.9% |
| 10–19 | 5.5% |
| 20–24 | 1.5% |
| 25–34 | 5.7% |
| 35–44 | 6.6% |
| 45–54 | 20.3% |
| 55–64 | 21.5% |
| 65–74 | 27.5% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.9% |
| Owned outright | 11.8% |
| Rented | 1.6% |
| Vacant | 73.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 10.0% |
| 5–19 units | 11.9% |
| 20+ units | 10.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 29439
95 business establishments with 778 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 28
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Retail Trade: 10
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 10
- Construction: 5
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 29412 — Charleston city, SC (4.4 mi)
- 29455 — Charleston city, SC (8.1 mi)
- 29401 — Charleston city, SC (9.1 mi)
- 29424 — Charleston city, SC (9.5 mi)
- 29425 — Charleston city, SC (9.5 mi)
- 29409 — Charleston city, SC (10.3 mi)
- 29407 — Charleston city, SC (10.7 mi)
- 29403 — Charleston city, SC (10.8 mi)
Areas that include 29439
- Folly Beach, SC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Charleston County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- South Carolina ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 24: highest median household income in Charleston County
- No. 4 of 23: highest median home value in Charleston County
- No. 2 of 26: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Charleston County
- No. 2 of 26: highest median age in Charleston County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 29439, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 29439 in?
- 29439 is a Folly Beach, SC mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Folly Beach.
- What county is 29439 in?
- 29439 is in Charleston County.
- What is the population of 29439?
- About 1,125 people (±319), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,891.
- What is the median household income in 29439?
- $137,396 (±$119,353), compared with $69,324 for South Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 29439?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 29439 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 29439?
- The closest, measured center to center: 29412 (4.4 mi, Charleston), 29455 (8.1 mi, Charleston), 29401 (9.1 mi, Charleston), 29424 (9.5 mi, Charleston), 29425 (9.5 mi, Charleston) and 29409 (10.3 mi, Charleston).
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