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Population and households in ZIP 29566
Household size in ZIP 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29566 are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.02 in 2006–10, 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 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.8 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.9 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 56.9, ZIP 29566 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 49.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 29566, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 29566 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 29566
Renters in ZIP 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29566 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (46.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.3 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 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 29566: 24.7% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29566 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center. Only 18 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $824 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $838 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,416 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$591 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 29566 runs $1,416 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in South Carolina overall ($1,294). Rents are up $591 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 29566
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 29566: 25.3% 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 up 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in ZIP 29566 have finished high school (92.8%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 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 29566
| Period | ZIP 29566 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29566 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 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 29566 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 29566 | 2.27 | 56.9 | 6.9% | 17.7% | 24.7% | 2002 | $1,416 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29582 | 2.05 | 60.8 | 3.0% | 18.5% | 54.6% | 1995 | $1,246 | 38.7% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28467 | 1.97 | 64.5 | 3.7% | 10.8% | 17.6% | 2002 | $1,460 | 31.5% | 96.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 29568 | 2.34 | 49.8 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 2006 | $1,563 | 21.7% | 90.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 28468 | 1.98 | 65.0 | 5.0% | 12.3% | 44.1% | 1999 | $1,062 | 38.8% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 28469 | 2.28 | 60.4 | 2.8% | 12.6% | 33.6% | 2002 | $1,012 | 42.0% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 29572 | 2.08 | 55.7 | 2.7% | 24.5% | 41.3% | 1992 | $1,837 | 40.6% | 95.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28470 | 2.18 | 48.4 | 13.4% | 21.9% | 20.4% | 1997 | $1,214 | 21.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 29579 | 2.60 | 42.6 | 11.0% | 22.5% | 13.3% | 2008 | $1,535 | 37.2% | 95.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 29526 | 2.63 | 42.3 | 12.8% | 23.0% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,216 | 20.4% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 28462 | 2.22 | 49.7 | 14.7% | 18.1% | 40.2% | 1994 | $1,026 | 20.9% | 87.1% | 5.9% |
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 29566. 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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