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Household size in ZIP 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 29715 holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.65, even as the national average fell. Only eight of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 38.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in ZIP 29715 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. ZIP 29715 is younger than most South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 29715 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 29715
Renters in ZIP 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 33.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 34.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 34.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.7% of households in ZIP 29715 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 24.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the southeast. The renter share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in ZIP 29715 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
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 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1994 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29715 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $846 | $875 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $940 | $966 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,470 | $1,552 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$678 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29715 pays $1,470 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $624 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
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 29715
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 30.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 29715 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 19.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 15 of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 29715: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 29715 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 29715
| Period | ZIP 29715 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 29715 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 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 29715 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 29715 | 2.80 | 39.0 | 8.8% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 2006 | $1,470 | 53.5% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 29708 | 2.71 | 39.7 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 4.2% | 2007 | $1,614 | 61.8% | 96.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28134 | 2.60 | 35.6 | 12.0% | 35.3% | 6.6% | 2001 | $1,872 | 47.4% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 29707 | 2.64 | 45.7 | 5.2% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 2011 | $1,576 | 54.1% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28277 | 2.63 | 40.5 | 8.3% | 38.0% | 5.0% | 2002 | $2,171 | 68.0% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28273 | 2.78 | 34.3 | 13.6% | 50.4% | 6.7% | 2002 | $1,881 | 39.2% | 89.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 29732 | 2.47 | 41.8 | 10.3% | 26.9% | 6.3% | 1994 | $1,534 | 39.9% | 93.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28278 | 2.79 | 38.2 | 7.9% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 2009 | $2,249 | 59.9% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 29733 | 2.55 | 19.4 | 10.4% | 25.5% | 5.7% | 2000 | $1,387 | 72.2% | 91.7% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 28210 | 2.32 | 38.4 | 10.8% | 43.9% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,813 | 57.8% | 89.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28226 | 2.54 | 41.1 | 7.7% | 32.2% | 6.6% | 1986 | $1,719 | 65.6% | 95.7% | 3.9% |
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 29715. 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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