| Official Zip Code Name | Charleston |
| Zip Code State | South Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Charleston |
| Area Code | 843 / 854 |
| Current Population: | 20818 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 49.36% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 96.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income | $21108 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $82600 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 18.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0 - 3 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 32.79983700, -79.94479200 |
The current unemployment level in 29403 is 2.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 2.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 29403 decreased to 20818 from 23464 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 29403 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 29403 public schools is Black. 89.6% of students in 29403 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9883 | 45.12% | 8882 | +11% |
| Black Or African American | 10812 | 49.36% | 11045 | -2% |
| Hispanic | 555 | 2.53% | 349 | +59% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 22 | 0.1% | 55 | -60% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.93% | 197 | +3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.05% | 8 | +50% |
| Other Race | 20 | 0.17% | 20 | +85% |
| Two Or More Races | 262 | 1.73% | 262 | +45% |
| White | 0.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20818 | 23464 |
| Male Population | 46.70% | |
| Female Population | 53.30% | |
| Total Households | 9115 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 89.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $21108 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 77.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 15.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.40% |
| 29403 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| South Carolina District 6 | Jim Clyburn | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All South Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 29405 - North Charleston |
| 29424 - Charleston |
| 29401 - Charleston |
| 29407 - Charleston |
| 29492 - Charleston |
| Charleston, SC |
Zip Code 29403 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 40 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 65 | 71 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 59 | 50 | 43 | 58 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 57 | 60 | 67 | 74 | 81 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 84 | 76 | 68 | 60 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.7 | 2.68 | 4.04 | 2.5 | 2.96 | 5.2 | 5.56 | 6.57 | 5.95 | 3.11 | 2.27 | 2.83 | 47.37 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 29403 | |
|---|---|
| Burke High School | Charleston |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 29403 | |
|---|---|
| Simmons Pinckney Middle School | Charleston |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 29403 | |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Elementary School | Charleston |
| Sanders-Clyde Elementary School | Charleston |
| Simons Elementary School | Charleston |