North Charleston
City in Charleston County, South Carolina
North Charleston is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 114,852 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanahan, 3.8 miles E.
- 114,852residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 77.9 sq miland area · 201.8 km²
- 1,474 / sq mipopulation density
- 29404main ZIP code (7 in total)
About North Charleston
North Charleston is a city in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, North Charleston had a population of 114,852, making it the third-most populous city in the state, and the 248th-most populous city in the United States. North Charleston is a principal city within the Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 849,417 in 2023.
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Living in North Charleston
- Median household income
- $62,956
- Median home value
- $302,200
- Median rent
- $1,430/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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North Charleston had 114,852 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114,852 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,474 per sq mi (569 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Charleston at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 114,852 (2020) |
| Land area | 77.90 sq mi (201.8 km²) |
| Water area | 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9172° N, 80.0654° W |
| ZIP codes | 29404, 29406, 29410, 29414, 29418, 29420, 29456 |
| Official website | northcharleston.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4550875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Charleston
- Hanahan3.8 mi E
- Goose Creek6.3 mi NE
- Ladson6.8 mi N
- Lincolnville8.2 mi NW
- Charleston8.2 mi SE
- Sangaree8.7 mi NW
- Summerville8.9 mi NW
- Ravenel12.7 mi SW
- Hollywood13.9 mi SW
- Mount Pleasant14.0 mi SE
- Pimlico14.0 mi NE
- James Island14.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Charleston
What county is North Charleston in?
North Charleston is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What is the population of North Charleston, SC?
114,852 people lived in North Charleston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Charleston, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29404. Other ZIP codes: 29406, 29410, 29414, 29418, 29420, 29456.
What is the elevation of North Charleston?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Charleston?
Hanahan (3.8 mi), Goose Creek (6.3 mi), Ladson (6.8 mi), Lincolnville (8.2 mi), Charleston (8.2 mi).
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