Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina

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Isle of Palms is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 4,347 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sullivan's Island, 5.1 miles SW.

About Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Isle of Palms had a population of 4,347. It is a barrier island on the South Carolina coast. The city is included within the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area and the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area. The town lies along a narrow strip of land, hugging the beach, separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Living in Isle of Palms

Median household income
$156,979
Median home value
$1,581,300
Median rent
$2,893/mo
Median age
54.6
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Isle of Palms, SC population

Isle of Palms had 4,347 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,347
Density980 per sq mi (378 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Isle of Palms at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyCharleston County
TypeCity
Population4,347 (2020)
Land area4.44 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Water area1.05 sq mi (2.71 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates32.8039° N, 79.7524° W
ZIP code29451
Official websiteiop.net
Census code (GEOID)4536115

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Isle of Palms

What county is Isle of Palms in?

Isle of Palms is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Isle of Palms, SC?

4,347 people lived in Isle of Palms at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Isle of Palms, SC?

The ZIP code of Isle of Palms is 29451.

What is the elevation of Isle of Palms?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Isle of Palms?

Sullivan's Island (5.1 mi), Mount Pleasant (6.5 mi), James Island (11.7 mi), Awendaw (12.7 mi), Charleston (12.9 mi).

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