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Mount Pleasant, SC
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29464, 29466.
Population
93,993
Land area
49.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,893
ZIP codes
2
Mount Pleasant and its ZIP codes
Mount Pleasant at a glance
- Mount Pleasant is about 11 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $124,755, 80% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $748,500 (about 2.9 times the South Carolina figure) and median rent is $2,159 a month.
Local data for Mount Pleasant, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Pleasant, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,755
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$748,500
Median rent
$2,159/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
68.4%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,537), Irish Americans (13,228), Italian Americans (7,553).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charleston County. PPP loans are for Mount Pleasant.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,198
283,985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.67B
FY 2026, $11,441 per person
PPP loans
$298M
4,679 loans, 36,662 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mount Pleasant, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home26.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Pleasant, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46,856
31.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Pleasant, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mount Pleasant
2 in or overlapping Mount Pleasant. Population shown
Cities near Mount Pleasant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of PalmsCity | 3.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Sullivan's IslandTown | 6.6 mi | 2.5 |
| CharlestonCity | 11 mi | 115.2 |
| AwendawTown | 13 mi | 17.3 |
| James IslandTown | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Folly BeachCity | 15 mi | 12.5 |
| HanahanCity | 15 mi | 10.5 |
| Goose CreekCity | 16 mi | 43.4 |
| PimlicoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Moncks CornerTown | 22 mi | 11.5 |
| LadsonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| McClellanvilleTown | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| SangareeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| HollywoodTown | 25 mi | 23.5 |
| Kiawah IslandTown | 25 mi | 11.2 |
| North CharlestonCity | 25 mi | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Pleasant, SC in?
- Mount Pleasant is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Mount Pleasant, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Pleasant include 29464, 29466.
- What is the population of Mount Pleasant, SC?
- About 93,993 people live in Mount Pleasant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Pleasant?
- Nearby places include Isle of Palms (3.3 mi), Sullivan's Island (6.6 mi), Charleston (11 mi), Awendaw (13 mi), James Island (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023