ZIP Code 29457 in Johns Island, SC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Johns Island, South Carolina
County:Charleston County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:08:35 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:843 / 854
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.7924, -80.1083
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29457 Johns Island, SC - Sea Island Post Office

ZIP Code 29457, Johns Island

Vacation Island Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationCharleston County, SC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points646 (1 homes, 249 businesses)
PO Boxes396
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 29455
Key Facts
  • ZIP 29457 is a PO Box-only ZIP that doesn't have its own geographic territory; it exists as a point location within ZIP 29455
  • The post office maintains 396 PO Boxes and serves 249 local businesses along Maybank Highway
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone because street delivery is available through the neighboring ZIP 29455
  • Johns Island is part of the Charleston metropolitan area, with James Island and other coastal neighborhoods nearby
  • All 78 street delivery records are on Maybank Highway, the island's main commercial corridor

Location and Service Area

Johns Island is a sea island in Charleston County, South Carolina. ZIP 29457 covers the post office location on Maybank Highway and doesn't have its own geographic territory. The actual island community uses ZIP 29455 for residential addresses, while 29457 provides PO Box services.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 396 PO Boxes and serves 249 businesses. All street-addressed mail on Maybank Highway routes through a single city carrier route, with 78 ZIP+4 records linked to commercial units along the highway. There's no rural delivery from this ZIP. General Delivery is available for those without a permanent address.

Charleston Metro Context

Johns Island sits within the Charleston metropolitan area. Nearby neighborhoods include Headquarters Island (1.1 miles), James Island (2 miles), and Winnsboro Lakes (2.1 miles). The island has transformed from agricultural roots into a growing suburban community while retaining its coastal character.

Getting Your Mail

Residents with 29457 PO Boxes pick up mail at the post office on Maybank Highway. Street delivery on the island goes through ZIP 29455. For those who prefer a physical mailing address or need package delivery flexibility, a PO Box at this location provides a convenient option along the island's main commercial corridor.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor Commercial Strip

Maybank Highway is the only street served by this ZIP, functioning as the island's main commercial thoroughfare.

Nearby Areas

Headquarters Island James Island Winnsboro Lakes Oak Land Dunmovin - Island Estates

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29457 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 31 people with an annual payroll of $1,392,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,376Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$337,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,392,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:31Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29457 is located in Charleston County, South Carolina, within the Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16700) and South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 664,607 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 29457. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Charleston-North Charleston, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:16700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:664,607Source: Census
MSA:Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1547.86 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29458 | | 29456

Schools in ZIP Code 29457


We could not locate which school district 29457 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art 3090 Sanders Road
Charleston, SC 29414
District: Charleston County School DistrictNearby
West Ashley Center For Advance Studies 4066 West Wildcat Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414
District: Charleston County School DistrictNearby
West Ashley High 4060 West Wildcat Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414
District: Charleston County School DistrictNearby
Oakland Elementary 505-A Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
District: Charleston County School DistrictNearby
Springfield Elementary 2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
District: Charleston County School DistrictNearby
Adventist Christian Academy Of Charleston 2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori School Of Johns Island 3634 Mary Ann Point Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
District: Private SchoolNearby
Addlestone Hebrew Academy 1675 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29457


Vski Cosmetology School 2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29407-4610
Type: Post Secondary
Ecpi University-Charleston 7410 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Charleston 4952 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 114
North Charleston, SC 29418-6993
Type: Post Secondary
Charleston Cosmetology Institute 8484 Dorchester Road
Charleston, SC 29420
Type: Post Secondary
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina 171 Moultrie St
Charleston, SC 29409
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern College-Charleston 2431 Aviation Avenue, Suite 703
North Charleston, SC 29406
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov