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Population and households in ZIP 29356
Household size in ZIP 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29356 run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. South Carolina as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, ZIP 29356 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.7, mirroring the country. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
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 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 29356: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 29356
Renters in ZIP 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29356 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.9 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 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 29356 than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 29356 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $540 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $686 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $656 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $687 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$147 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29356 costs $687 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $147 a month from 2006–10, a 27% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 29356
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 29356 (37.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in South Carolina overall (32.6%). The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 29356 have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across South Carolina. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 29356
| Period | ZIP 29356 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29356 has been low: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 29356 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 29356 | 2.43 | 49.7 | 6.0% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 1987 | $687 | 37.9% | 90.9% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 29322 | 2.57 | 46.9 | 7.2% | 21.4% | 7.6% | 1992 | $975 | 26.3% | 89.2% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 28782 | 2.05 | 58.0 | 4.0% | 25.1% | 12.4% | 1979 | $1,248 | 41.9% | 95.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 28722 | 2.23 | 55.3 | 7.3% | 26.3% | 12.9% | 1986 | $2,028 | 35.7% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 28773 | 2.23 | 57.1 | 7.5% | 13.7% | 33.2% | 1984 | $1,131 | 42.6% | 95.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 29349 | 2.76 | 39.5 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 1997 | $1,192 | 23.4% | 88.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 29338 | 2.66 | 38.7 | 3.4% | 25.4% | 8.1% | 1987 | $775 | 15.5% | 72.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28731 | 2.32 | 52.7 | 10.2% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 1992 | $1,078 | 36.1% | 88.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 28790 | 2.31 | 49.5 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 15.6% | 1993 | $1,051 | 27.3% | 95.6% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 28726 | 2.75 | 33.3 | 23.1% | 37.8% | 2.1% | 1987 | $951 | 15.2% | 80.5% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 29690 | 2.54 | 41.6 | 13.9% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,130 | 31.6% | 87.7% | 5.5% |
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 29356. 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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