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Population and households in ZIP 29709
Household size in ZIP 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29709 run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.48, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29709 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, 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 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 29709: 17.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 29709 has a higher 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 29709
Renters in ZIP 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29709 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast.
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 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.6% of the housing in ZIP 29709, 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.
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 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 29709 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in South Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1977 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 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $591 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $593 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $646 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $866 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29709 pays $866 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $275 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.2% 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 east; the most affordable are in the west.
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 29709
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 29709: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 29709 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 29709 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29709
| Period | ZIP 29709 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29709 has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, 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 29709 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 29709 | 2.41 | 46.9 | 17.7% | 22.0% | 14.6% | 1982 | $866 | 18.0% | 83.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 29741 | 2.48 | 38.1 | 14.2% | 28.3% | 15.7% | 1986 | $762 | 12.8% | 82.0% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 28102 | 1.91 | 46.6 | 5.7% | 28.1% | 21.0% | 1983 | $965 | 3.8% | 73.4% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 29520 | 2.43 | 45.4 | 17.7% | 31.0% | 17.7% | 1980 | $833 | 17.0% | 86.2% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 28119 | 2.91 | 34.0 | 18.6% | 28.9% | 16.9% | 1978 | $696 | 6.4% | 78.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 29727 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 7.8% | 27.8% | 11.1% | 1989 | $790 | 12.5% | 72.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 29596 | 2.34 | 48.7 | 17.7% | 15.1% | 28.2% | 1982 | $773 | 3.6% | 74.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 29718 | 2.73 | 38.7 | 11.3% | 18.0% | 10.6% | 1988 | $780 | 13.1% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 29728 | 2.52 | 39.0 | 16.4% | 34.7% | 15.4% | 1987 | $794 | 9.9% | 78.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 29512 | 2.50 | 42.1 | 12.3% | 40.2% | 21.2% | 1977 | $748 | 10.7% | 79.6% | 13.6% |
| ZIP 28345 | 2.64 | 37.6 | 21.4% | 37.5% | 15.7% | 1975 | $734 | 12.1% | 82.1% | 7.8% |
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 29709. 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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