| ZIP Code | 29483 |
| ZIP Code Name | Summerville |
| Primary County | Dorchester County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 55,833 |
| Area Code(s) | 843 / 854 |
| Current Time | EST |
29483 is a United States ZIP Code located in Summerville South Carolina. Portions of 29483 are also in Ridgeville. 29483 is primarily within Dorchester County with some portions in Berkeley County. 29483 is within the Charleston Area.
29483 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 29483 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29483 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29483 is White. The current unemployment level in 29483 is 3.5%.
| Population | 55,833 |
| Population Growth Rate | -28.29% |
| Population Density | 1,013 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 23,433 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $65,713 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $61,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 3.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.52% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,971 | 74.59% |
| Black | 9,871 | 17.97% |
| Hispanic | 2,998 | 5.46% |
| Asian | 919 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 127 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 39 | 0.07% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,977 | 60.51% |
| Black | 3,175 | 27.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,219 | 10.57% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.15% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,246 | 8.58% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,820 | 15.38% |
| High School Diploma | 10,363 | 27.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 865 | 2.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,390 | 6.31% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,402 | 19.56% |
| Associates Degree | 4,245 | 11.22% |
| Masters Degree | 2,956 | 7.81% |
| Professional Degree | 300 | 0.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 259 | 0.68% |
| Coordinates | 33.03290176,-80.23427582 |
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| Region | Charleston Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Charleston-North Charleston, SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 55 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63h - Carolina Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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