Population 54,267 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 29720 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 38.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 29720 is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 29720 as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 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 29720
Renters in ZIP 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 33.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 34.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 34.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29720 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.8 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 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 29720 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.1 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 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1994 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29720 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $603 | $875 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $966 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $898 | $1,127 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $926 | $1,552 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$323 | +$678 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29720 costs $926 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $323 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
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 29720
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 30.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 29720 (26.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29720 is close to the national rate: 88.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Charlotte area (90.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.3 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 29720
| Period | ZIP 29720 | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29720 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 8.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 29720 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 29720 | 2.62 | 42.3 | 12.1% | 20.5% | 9.4% | 1990 | $926 | 26.0% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 29714 | 3.07 | 35.9 | 24.5% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 1990 | $1,342 | 14.6% | 82.7% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 29058 | 2.67 | 43.5 | 13.5% | 25.7% | 12.4% | 1981 | $807 | 14.7% | 87.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 29704 | 2.59 | 43.5 | 13.1% | 14.0% | 10.5% | 1994 | $1,143 | 27.0% | 92.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 29712 | 2.41 | 46.1 | 5.1% | 11.0% | 12.7% | 1995 | $1,325 | 17.0% | 89.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 29724 | 2.14 | 36.9 | 5.6% | 10.7% | 14.7% | 1991 | $1,398 | 13.1% | 90.2% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 29729 | 2.69 | 43.4 | 10.7% | 11.4% | 10.9% | 1990 | $1,296 | 20.3% | 87.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 29728 | 2.52 | 39.0 | 16.4% | 34.7% | 15.4% | 1987 | $794 | 9.9% | 78.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 29718 | 2.73 | 38.7 | 11.3% | 18.0% | 10.6% | 1988 | $780 | 13.1% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 29706 | 2.41 | 43.0 | 14.7% | 25.0% | 11.7% | 1975 | $838 | 12.8% | 84.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 29727 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 7.8% | 27.8% | 11.1% | 1989 | $790 | 12.5% | 72.7% | 5.1% |
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 29720. 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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