Mount Pleasant
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina
Mount Pleasant is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 90,801 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sullivan's Island, 3.1 miles SE.
- 90,801residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 49.7 sq miland area · 128.6 km²
- 1,828 / sq mipopulation density
- 29464main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a large suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. In the Lowcountry, it is the fourth-most populous municipality in South Carolina, and for several years was one of the state's fastest-growing areas, doubling in population between 1990 and 2000. The population was 90,801 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Charleston metropolitan area.
At the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge is Patriots Point, a naval and maritime museum, home to the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, which is now a museum ship. The Ravenel Bridge, an eight-lane highway that is part of U.S. Route 17 and was completed in 2005, spans the Cooper River and links Mount Pleasant with the city of Charleston.
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Living in Mount Pleasant
- Median household income
- $124,755
- Median home value
- $748,500
- Median rent
- $2,159/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Mount Pleasant had 90,801 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 90,801 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,828 per sq mi (706 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Pleasant at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 90,801 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.66 sq mi (128.6 km²) |
| Water area | 8.90 sq mi (23.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8068° N, 79.8636° W |
| ZIP codes | 29464, 29401, 29403, 29424, 29482 |
| Official website | tompsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4548535 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Pleasant
- Sullivan's Island3.1 mi SE
- Isle of Palms6.5 mi E
- James Island6.5 mi SW
- Charleston6.5 mi W
- Folly Beach11.0 mi SW
- Hanahan11.8 mi NW
- North Charleston14.0 mi NW
- Goose Creek15.5 mi NW
- Awendaw16.5 mi NE
- Kiawah Island17.4 mi SW
- Ladson19.9 mi NW
- Hollywood20.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant
What county is Mount Pleasant in?
Mount Pleasant is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Mount Pleasant, SC?
90,801 people lived in Mount Pleasant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Pleasant, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29464. Other ZIP codes: 29401, 29403, 29424, 29482.
What is the elevation of Mount Pleasant?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Pleasant?
Sullivan's Island (3.1 mi), Isle of Palms (6.5 mi), James Island (6.5 mi), Charleston (6.5 mi), Folly Beach (11.0 mi).
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