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Household size in ZIP 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 29544 holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.58, even as the national average fell. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 29544 are younger than 41.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 29544: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 29544 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29544
Renters in ZIP 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29544 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.9 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 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 29544: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 11.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29544 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, 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 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $561 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $730 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,089 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$528 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29544 pays $1,089 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $528 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. 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 29544
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 29544 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.9 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west 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 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29544 is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. South Carolina as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 17.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29544
| Period | ZIP 29544 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 29544 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in South Carolina as a whole (4.9%). Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 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 29544 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 29544 | 2.80 | 41.1 | 8.2% | 17.1% | 6.8% | 1999 | $1,089 | 19.0% | 91.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 29511 | 2.75 | 41.7 | 10.2% | 12.1% | 9.4% | 1994 | $1,036 | 15.4% | 85.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 29519 | 2.48 | 45.9 | 19.0% | 19.6% | 19.4% | 1982 | $669 | 12.2% | 75.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 29589 | 2.82 | 32.3 | 37.2% | 41.7% | 21.1% | 1993 | $645 | 0.3% | 72.3% | 16.4% |
| ZIP 29546 | 2.51 | 42.9 | 15.7% | 32.6% | 9.9% | 1991 | $661 | 11.1% | 83.5% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 29527 | 2.62 | 43.4 | 15.3% | 25.2% | 9.5% | 1999 | $1,014 | 13.5% | 86.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 29526 | 2.63 | 42.3 | 12.8% | 23.0% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,216 | 20.4% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 29569 | 2.48 | 46.4 | 14.0% | 24.9% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,017 | 14.5% | 84.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 29555 | 2.93 | 32.1 | 20.0% | 30.3% | 19.7% | 1986 | $790 | 14.3% | 84.0% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 29583 | 2.69 | 42.2 | 16.1% | 37.0% | 19.8% | 1982 | $644 | 11.7% | 75.8% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 29568 | 2.34 | 49.8 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 2006 | $1,563 | 21.7% | 90.7% | 4.1% |
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 29544. 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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