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Population and households in ZIP 29501
Household size in ZIP 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, ZIP 29501 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in South Carolina overall, where it has 2.50 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell.
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 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in ZIP 29501 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in South Carolina overall, where the median age is 41.2. The median age has climbed from 38.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 29501 (11.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29501
Renters in ZIP 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.9% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 29501 is about as common as it is nationally: 35.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in South Carolina as a whole (28.1%). About four in ten owners (39.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 points, 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 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 29501 than nationally: 12.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 points since 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 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 29501 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in South Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east 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 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $788 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $846 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,134 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$462 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29501 costs $1,134 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $462 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
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 29501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 29501 as nationally: 33.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29501 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, 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 29501
| Period | ZIP 29501 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29501 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. 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 29501 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 29501 | 2.60 | 39.0 | 11.7% | 35.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,134 | 33.8% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 29505 | 2.48 | 41.0 | 13.5% | 30.1% | 12.5% | 1993 | $1,041 | 27.9% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 29506 | 2.80 | 36.9 | 20.8% | 46.0% | 18.7% | 1986 | $883 | 15.2% | 81.1% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 29541 | 2.49 | 41.9 | 10.5% | 19.9% | 18.6% | 1992 | $986 | 20.5% | 87.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 29532 | 2.41 | 41.7 | 15.7% | 37.2% | 12.9% | 1980 | $876 | 15.0% | 85.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 29161 | 2.47 | 43.7 | 7.8% | 31.6% | 18.6% | 1986 | $964 | 17.7% | 88.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 29069 | 2.51 | 39.6 | 18.5% | 22.2% | 14.6% | 1985 | $905 | 17.3% | 89.3% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 29079 | 2.32 | 53.4 | 15.1% | 3.7% | 32.5% | 1985 | $829 | 5.5% | 85.7% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 29080 | 2.43 | 49.4 | 13.6% | 20.6% | 23.5% | 1982 | $779 | 13.3% | 86.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 29046 | 1.70 | 52.9 | 7.1% | 29.9% | 25.1% | 1984 | $742 | 32.2% | 89.7% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 29571 | 2.48 | 43.4 | 18.8% | 41.1% | 17.3% | 1978 | $709 | 16.9% | 86.8% | 6.5% |
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 29501. 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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