ZIP Code 29404

In ZIP code 29404, near Charleston, households earn a median of $54,716, while per-capita income reaches $26,341. County property taxes run at an effective rate of 0.39%, so a home's assessed value translates into a comparatively small annual bill. Sales tax, though, combines to 9.00%, which adds up on everyday purchases. Together these figures sketch a cost picture where housing carries less tax weight than daily spending. A household here balances a mid-range income against one of the higher combined sales tax rates, meaning routine expenses take a larger bite than property ownership does.