ZIP Code 29438

In ZIP code 29438, near Charleston, households bring in a median of $86,979 a year, while per-capita income reaches $70,959. With a median home value of $642,400, property taxes run at a county rate of 0.39%, a fairly gentle annual bill on that valuation. Day-to-day purchases carry a combined sales tax of 9.00%, which trims spending power on groceries, dining, and other taxable goods. Together these figures sketch a high-value housing market paired with solid earnings, where the property tax line stays low but the sales tax takes a steady cut of everyday outlays.