North Charleston city, SC

ZIP 29418 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in North Charleston city, SC (29418)

Median Income

$62,421

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,023

Wealth inflow

Population

25,589

Unemployment

2.3%

1.4pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,023 for ZIP 29418 (North Charleston city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.3%-37% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-71% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.4%-45% vs US avg

1,175

Establishments

29,515

Employees

~25 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction13.9%
Manufacturing9.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade12.1%
Transportation, utilities5.9%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management8.8%
Education, health care, social17.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services14.5%
Other services4.4%
Public administration5.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29418 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 15.9%, median income rose 26.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 24.8%.

Median Income

$62,421

-17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate