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Population and households in ZIP 29696
Household size in ZIP 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29696 are small: just 2.37 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 dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, 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 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29696 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, 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 climbed from 44.0, mirroring the country.
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 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in ZIP 29696, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 29696
Renters in ZIP 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29696 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% 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 (46.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in ZIP 29696, 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 7.5 points, 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 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29696 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across South Carolina. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $750 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $887 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$340 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 29696 runs $887 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $340 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 29696
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 29696 than nationally: 31.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of South Carolina. The share with a degree is up 3.8 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 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29696 is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in South Carolina as a whole (90.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 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 29696
| Period | ZIP 29696 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 29696 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 29696 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 29696 | 2.37 | 46.1 | 7.8% | 16.4% | 14.1% | 1992 | $887 | 31.4% | 88.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 29691 | 2.54 | 44.1 | 11.3% | 26.2% | 14.3% | 1983 | $1,042 | 21.7% | 83.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 29672 | 2.23 | 50.1 | 5.8% | 19.9% | 15.9% | 1993 | $955 | 44.0% | 94.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 29665 | 2.09 | 65.9 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 11.5% | 1997 | $1,028 | 51.2% | 91.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 29676 | 2.19 | 61.5 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 24.3% | 1991 | $861 | 48.0% | 88.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 29686 | 2.33 | 50.3 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 32.6% | 1992 | $982 | 21.2% | 88.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 29678 | 2.31 | 39.8 | 13.6% | 37.1% | 14.5% | 1986 | $952 | 23.5% | 85.2% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 29664 | 2.37 | 48.4 | 19.3% | 18.6% | 32.4% | 1985 | $740 | 36.1% | 95.1% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 29693 | 2.37 | 45.1 | 9.3% | 18.5% | 23.3% | 1985 | $767 | 17.2% | 83.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 29682 | 2.38 | 48.2 | 4.9% | 8.2% | 28.0% | 1996 | $837 | 34.2% | 90.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 29634 | 2.94 | 19.1 | 13.0% | 59.3% | 38.6% | 1962 | $972 | 80.1% | 100.0% | 16.6% |
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 29696. 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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