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Population and households in ZIP 29642
Household size in ZIP 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, ZIP 29642 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Greenville area, where it has 2.50 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.70, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 39.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 39.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 39.7 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 41.0, the median age in ZIP 29642 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 39.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
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 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 29642 than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, 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 29642
Renters in ZIP 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 30.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 31.4% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 29.3% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.6% of households in ZIP 29642 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the south.
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 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 9.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 29642 than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 29642 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29642 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $703 | $733 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $798 | $816 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $868 | $939 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,175 | $1,216 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$472 | +$483 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29642 pays $1,175 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $472 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 29642
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 26.8% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 27.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 35.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +8.8 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 29642 (32.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 82.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 84.9% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 86.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 89.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29642 is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 29642
| Period | ZIP 29642 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 29642 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 29642 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 29642 | 2.60 | 41.0 | 8.7% | 18.6% | 7.2% | 1995 | $1,175 | 32.6% | 92.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 29640 | 2.52 | 42.1 | 11.7% | 24.7% | 9.4% | 1983 | $1,015 | 19.6% | 85.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 29611 | 2.53 | 35.7 | 19.8% | 45.4% | 11.7% | 1977 | $1,170 | 21.2% | 78.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 29673 | 2.64 | 40.4 | 10.3% | 26.2% | 8.5% | 1992 | $1,198 | 28.4% | 87.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 29657 | 2.60 | 38.9 | 11.1% | 15.8% | 6.9% | 1991 | $904 | 20.4% | 82.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 29605 | 2.62 | 36.0 | 14.7% | 31.2% | 7.9% | 1979 | $1,271 | 33.0% | 85.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 29601 | 1.82 | 40.4 | 5.9% | 64.9% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,365 | 53.4% | 89.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 29617 | 2.35 | 38.4 | 12.5% | 34.5% | 10.7% | 1987 | $1,436 | 30.5% | 83.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 29697 | 2.62 | 41.4 | 11.5% | 18.2% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,107 | 23.2% | 82.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29667 | 2.64 | 46.7 | 7.2% | 17.8% | 9.6% | 1974 | $867 | 17.6% | 80.7% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 29669 | 2.61 | 42.6 | 8.4% | 16.5% | 10.9% | 1986 | $895 | 20.8% | 83.9% | 5.4% |
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 29642. 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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