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Population and households in ZIP 29340
Household size in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29340 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Charlotte area. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 38.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in ZIP 29340 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Charlotte area as a whole, where the median age is 38.8. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 29340 than nationally: 14.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 29340
Renters in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 33.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 34.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 34.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29340 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 59.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 10.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.8% of the housing in ZIP 29340, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1994 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 29340 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Charlotte area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1994. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $875 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $682 | $966 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $1,127 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $838 | $1,552 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$301 | +$678 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29340 costs $838 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $301 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 29340
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 30.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 29340 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.8% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 29340 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 29340 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five South Carolina ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 29340
| Period | ZIP 29340 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29340 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 29340 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 29340 | 2.56 | 40.5 | 14.6% | 24.7% | 17.8% | 1977 | $838 | 15.1% | 83.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 29341 | 2.59 | 38.1 | 12.3% | 29.4% | 10.1% | 1989 | $904 | 27.6% | 87.6% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 29702 | 2.63 | 42.4 | 13.6% | 23.9% | 12.7% | 1986 | $738 | 15.1% | 82.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 29330 | 2.48 | 44.1 | 10.9% | 24.5% | 8.9% | 1983 | $894 | 16.2% | 83.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 29373 | 2.53 | 36.8 | 9.3% | 24.6% | 9.3% | 1967 | $990 | 7.5% | 89.3% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 29372 | 2.26 | 45.9 | 7.9% | 21.6% | 15.8% | 1976 | $841 | 16.7% | 85.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 29324 | 2.74 | 39.3 | 24.2% | 33.7% | 12.1% | 1967 | $1,239 | 17.3% | 77.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 29329 | 2.40 | 53.5 | 9.3% | 27.0% | 18.8% | 1974 | $879 | 25.4% | 91.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 29717 | 2.67 | 39.5 | 6.1% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 1992 | $1,111 | 22.3% | 89.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 29368 | 2.59 | 35.9 | 17.3% | 26.7% | 7.6% | 1985 | $801 | 20.9% | 83.5% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 29346 | 2.46 | 48.4 | 5.1% | 24.9% | 11.3% | 1975 | $780 | 25.0% | 77.3% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 29340. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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