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Population and households in ZIP 29506
Household size in ZIP 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29506 average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only six of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 29506 is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, as it has nationally. ZIP 29506 is younger than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 29506: 20.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher 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 29506
Renters in ZIP 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.0% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 29506 than nationally: 46.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 55.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, mirroring the country. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of renters.
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 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 29506: 18.7% of homes are empty, 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 has risen 7.0 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 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 29506 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. 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 east, while the northwest 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 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $595 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $702 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $883 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29506 costs $883 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $288 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.8% 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 east; 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 29506
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 29506: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 29506 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 29506
| Period | ZIP 29506 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 29506: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 29506 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 29506 | 2.80 | 36.9 | 20.8% | 46.0% | 18.7% | 1986 | $883 | 15.2% | 81.1% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 29505 | 2.48 | 41.0 | 13.5% | 30.1% | 12.5% | 1993 | $1,041 | 27.9% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 29501 | 2.60 | 39.0 | 11.7% | 35.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,134 | 33.8% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| 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 29592 | 2.25 | 40.5 | 13.6% | 33.1% | 14.1% | 1989 | $779 | 12.8% | 83.7% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 29540 | 2.43 | 45.6 | 20.1% | 15.0% | 19.3% | 1986 | $938 | 11.0% | 82.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 29565 | 2.71 | 34.3 | 18.0% | 34.8% | 11.9% | 1985 | $739 | 13.9% | 86.1% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 29571 | 2.48 | 43.4 | 18.8% | 41.1% | 17.3% | 1978 | $709 | 16.9% | 86.8% | 6.5% |
| 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% |
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 29506. 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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