The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29466 sells for about $975,000, or $365 per square foot.
Prices are down 24.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,380 a month.
ZIP 29466 — Mount Pleasant
The 29466 housing market is currently experiencing a price correction, with median prices down year-over-year as inventory levels rise. Despite this, the area remains highly desirable due to its strong school ratings and suburban lifestyle, keeping demand relatively stable. Buyers are finding more leverage than in previous years, though the market remains competitive for well-priced, move-in-ready homes.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, suburban amenities, and a coastal lifestyle within a reasonable commute to Charleston's employment core.
Median prices moved down 24.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29466, Charleston County, SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this area are generally lower than the regional average for the Charleston metropolitan area, reflecting the suburban character of Mount Pleasant.
The area is served by the Charleston County School District, which generally maintains high-performing schools that are a primary draw for families moving to the region.
The area is subject to coastal flood risks and hurricane-related wind exposure, necessitating flood insurance for many properties and influencing local building codes.
The area features significant residential development momentum, particularly in master-planned communities like Carolina Park, supported by proximity to major Charleston-area employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed by Charleston County; the effective rate is relatively low compared to the state average, though residents may be subject to specific municipal and school district levies.
Commuters primarily rely on US Highway 17 to access employment centers in downtown Charleston and the surrounding metropolitan area, with commute times averaging approximately 29 minutes.
The ZIP code offers extensive access to outdoor amenities, including local parks, trails, and proximity to coastal waterways, alongside suburban shopping centers and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for newer apartment communities and single-family rentals, with vacancy pressure remaining low due to the area's desirability.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Charleston metropolitan area, with significant employment in healthcare, tourism, professional services, and logistics.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicles, with US Highway 17 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on the continued build-out of residential subdivisions and mixed-use projects along the Highway 17 corridor.
The Charleston County Assessor's office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a cyclical basis to reflect market value.
Parcels are subject to Charleston County School District taxes and various municipal service districts within the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with many homeowners requiring specialized wind and flood coverage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and City-Data ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry4.410.1 mi
- Frankie's of Charleston4.418.2 mi
- Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark4.616.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.314.9 mi
- Charleston Fun Park4.21.1 mi
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens4.517 mi
- Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens4.61.9 mi
- North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center4.513.2 mi
- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum4.88.6 mi
- Credit One Stadium4.66.3 mi
- Charleston City Market4.510.2 mi
- Rainbow Row4.610.3 mi
- South Carolina Aquarium4.59.5 mi
- Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens4.61.9 mi
- Pineapple Fountain4.810 mi
- Charleston City Market4.510.2 mi
- Rainbow Row4.610.3 mi
- Angel Oak Tree4.719.8 mi
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens4.517 mi
- Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens4.61.9 mi
- Waterfront Park4.710 mi
- Riverfront Park4.79.9 mi
- White Point Garden4.710.6 mi
- Isle of Palms County Park4.76.1 mi
- Hampton Park4.810.6 mi
- Isle of Palms Marina4.65.3 mi
- Safe Harbor Charleston City4.611.1 mi
- St. Johns Yacht Harbor4.615.1 mi
- Carolina Yacht Club4.710.2 mi
- Sunset Cay Marina4.718.4 mi
- Topgolf Charleston4.112.8 mi
- Dunes West Golf and River Club4.53 mi
- Daniel Island Club4.86.4 mi
- Charleston National Golf Club3.81.7 mi
- Patriots Point Links3.38.5 mi
- Charleston City Market4.510.2 mi
- Tanger Outlets Charleston4.513 mi
- Harris Teeter4.59.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at 10 Westedge4.511.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Ashley Landing Mall4.612.3 mi
- Charleston International Airport4.414.2 mi
- The Club CHS4.214 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large master-planned community featuring extensive green space and recreational facilities.
A major open-air shopping and dining destination serving the broader Mount Pleasant area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.