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Household size in ZIP 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29579 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in South Carolina as a whole, where it has 2.50 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.38, 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 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29579 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, 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 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 29579 as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 29579
Renters in ZIP 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −16.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.5% of households in ZIP 29579 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a third of owners (31.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 16.6 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 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 29579 than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 9.5 points from 2006–10, 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 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29579 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2008, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $967 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $985 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,246 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,535 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$568 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29579 pays $1,535 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in South Carolina overall ($1,294). Rents are up $568 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, 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 29579
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 29579 as nationally: 37.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in South Carolina as a whole (32.6%). The share with a degree is up 7.9 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 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 29579: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher 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 29579
| Period | ZIP 29579 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29579 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 29579 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 29579 | 2.60 | 42.6 | 11.0% | 22.5% | 13.3% | 2008 | $1,535 | 37.2% | 95.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 29577 | 2.25 | 46.7 | 11.6% | 39.8% | 22.1% | 1993 | $1,320 | 28.9% | 90.5% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 29572 | 2.08 | 55.7 | 2.7% | 24.5% | 41.3% | 1992 | $1,837 | 40.6% | 95.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 29588 | 2.56 | 46.3 | 9.7% | 22.4% | 9.5% | 2002 | $1,378 | 27.4% | 93.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 29526 | 2.63 | 42.3 | 12.8% | 23.0% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,216 | 20.4% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 29575 | 2.27 | 54.1 | 6.4% | 20.9% | 29.6% | 1993 | $1,490 | 34.3% | 95.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 29527 | 2.62 | 43.4 | 15.3% | 25.2% | 9.5% | 1999 | $1,014 | 13.5% | 86.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 29582 | 2.05 | 60.8 | 3.0% | 18.5% | 54.6% | 1995 | $1,246 | 38.7% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 29566 | 2.27 | 56.9 | 6.9% | 17.7% | 24.7% | 2002 | $1,416 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28468 | 1.98 | 65.0 | 5.0% | 12.3% | 44.1% | 1999 | $1,062 | 38.8% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 29554 | 2.57 | 44.3 | 10.9% | 23.2% | 18.4% | 1983 | $865 | 16.2% | 84.3% | 7.9% |
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 29579. 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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