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Household size in ZIP 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, ZIP 29655 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 39.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 39.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 39.7 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29655 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 43.7, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 29655: 16.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 29655 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 29655
Renters in ZIP 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 30.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 31.4% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 29.3% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29655 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 59.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.3 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 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 12.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 10.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 9.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 29655: 15.5% 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 is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, 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 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 29655 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $534 | $733 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $661 | $816 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $602 | $939 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $767 | $1,216 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$483 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29655 pays $767 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $232 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the southwest.
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 29655
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 26.8% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 27.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 35.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +8.8 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 29655: 13.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.9% | 82.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.8% | 84.9% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 86.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 89.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 29655 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.8 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 29655
| Period | ZIP 29655 | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 29655 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Greenville area as a whole (4.6%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.1 points, 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 29655 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 29655 | 2.57 | 44.2 | 16.2% | 14.1% | 15.5% | 1986 | $767 | 13.4% | 86.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 29659 | 1.99 | 51.1 | 13.8% | 15.3% | 38.3% | 1981 | $572 | 9.3% | 85.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 29684 | 2.60 | 38.9 | 15.5% | 14.7% | 7.8% | 1989 | $935 | 9.6% | 79.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 29624 | 2.31 | 39.7 | 19.4% | 46.3% | 13.1% | 1973 | $769 | 8.6% | 75.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 29626 | 2.51 | 43.8 | 12.1% | 20.3% | 10.2% | 1992 | $1,037 | 17.8% | 84.4% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 29639 | 2.36 | 36.8 | 6.8% | 27.7% | 22.5% | 1975 | $972 | 29.2% | 93.5% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 29638 | 2.51 | 39.2 | 6.4% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 1978 | $865 | 24.0% | 88.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 29654 | 2.78 | 42.5 | 13.8% | 21.4% | 13.1% | 1977 | $930 | 14.5% | 83.1% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 30643 | 2.32 | 46.4 | 10.7% | 22.7% | 16.0% | 1987 | $887 | 21.1% | 85.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 29653 | 2.57 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 16.5% | 11.5% | 1981 | $1,020 | 22.5% | 92.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 29692 | 2.57 | 40.4 | 13.7% | 23.3% | 16.2% | 1971 | $768 | 16.1% | 87.2% | 2.6% |
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 29655. 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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