Hanahan, SC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Hanahan is a small incorporated city in Berkeley County, South Carolina. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 26,917, sits at 32.930°N, 80.003°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside South Carolina, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Hanahan, SC?

What is the population of Hanahan, SC?

Hanahan has an estimated population of 26,917. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 394 places we list in South Carolina, and the 2nd largest of 11 places in Berkeley County. The typical place in South Carolina has about 1,755 residents, so Hanahan is roughly 15.3 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in South Carolina with a similar population include Seneca (27,439), Conway (25,956), Lancaster (25,649), Bluffton (25,557), Socastee (24,964). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Hanahan differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Hanahan?

Hanahan has about 2,554 people per square mile (986 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within South Carolina, it is denser than about 97% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Hanahan use?

Hanahan uses one ZIP code: 29410. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Hanahan in?

Hanahan is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Phenix City, AL, about 294 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Hanahan located in South Carolina?

Hanahan lies in the southeastern part of South Carolina, at 32.930° north latitude and 80.003° west longitude. The state capital, Columbia, is about 92 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Rincon, GA, roughly 84 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Hanahan is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is North Charleston, SC, 4 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Hanahan, SC?

The closest listed place to Hanahan is Goose Creek, SC, 4.3 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Hanahan in?

Hanahan is in Berkeley County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 45015. The county contains 11 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Goose Creek (43,665), Ladson (15,539), Moncks Corner (11,986), Sangaree (7,840), St. Stephen (1,814). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Hanahan from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Hanahan is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 261 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,201 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Hanahan?

No. In our data, Hanahan in Berkeley County, South Carolina is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Hanahan?

If you are weighing Hanahan, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.