James Island
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina
James Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 11,621 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Folly Beach, 4.8 miles S.
- 11,621residents (2020 Census)
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 2,402 / sq mipopulation density
- 29412ZIP code
About James Island
James Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It is located in the central and southern parts of James Island. James Island is included within the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area and the Charleston Urbanized Area.
As of the 2020 census, James Island had a population of 11,621.
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Living in James Island
- Median household income
- $104,217
- Median home value
- $508,600
- Median rent
- $1,695/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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James Island had 11,621 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,621 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,402 per sq mi (927 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
James Island at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,621 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.84 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Coordinates | 32.7361° N, 79.9372° W |
| ZIP code | 29412 |
| Official website | jamesislandsc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4536430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near James Island
- Folly Beach4.8 mi S
- Mount Pleasant6.5 mi NE
- Sullivan's Island6.6 mi E
- Charleston6.7 mi N
- Kiawah Island10.9 mi SW
- Isle of Palms11.7 mi NE
- Hanahan14.0 mi N
- North Charleston14.6 mi NW
- Hollywood15.4 mi W
- Ravenel16.5 mi W
- Seabrook Island17.6 mi SW
- Rockville17.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about James Island
What county is James Island in?
James Island is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What is the population of James Island, SC?
11,621 people lived in James Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of James Island, SC?
The ZIP code of James Island is 29412.
What towns are near James Island?
Folly Beach (4.8 mi), Mount Pleasant (6.5 mi), Sullivan's Island (6.6 mi), Charleston (6.7 mi), Kiawah Island (10.9 mi).
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