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Population and households in ZIP 29836
Household size in ZIP 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.01 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29836 are small: just 2.23 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.36, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 60.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29836 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 29836: 21.9% of all households, against 11.6% 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 29836
Renters in ZIP 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 29836 own their homes; 26.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. South Carolina as a whole looks much the same. Among homeowners, 67.7% have no mortgage at all, well 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 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.3% of the housing in ZIP 29836, 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 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29836 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of South Carolina.
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 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $557 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $582 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $808 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 29836 pays $808 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 35.6% 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 29836
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 29836: 17.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −12.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in ZIP 29836 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
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 29836
| Period | ZIP 29836 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29836 runs well above the national rate: 22.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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 29836 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 29836 | 2.23 | 45.6 | 21.9% | 26.7% | 18.3% | 1991 | $808 | 17.4% | 73.2% | 22.6% |
| ZIP 29812 | 2.56 | 39.0 | 16.5% | 25.5% | 17.7% | 1982 | $817 | 15.0% | 85.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 29810 | 2.09 | 43.7 | 17.2% | 36.1% | 20.2% | 1979 | $641 | 19.9% | 85.6% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 30426 | 2.33 | 54.9 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 41.3% | 1984 | $661 | 16.1% | 89.9% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 29849 | 2.13 | 53.2 | 11.7% | 24.9% | 39.7% | 1971 | $689 | 24.7% | 92.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 29843 | 2.87 | 43.4 | 15.3% | 14.4% | 27.7% | 1983 | $931 | 12.9% | 86.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 29081 | 1.92 | 58.6 | 5.1% | 22.8% | 25.5% | 1985 | $746 | 24.7% | 87.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 29003 | 2.55 | 46.9 | 12.4% | 25.4% | 22.7% | 1972 | $820 | 18.3% | 78.2% | 25.6% |
| ZIP 30830 | 2.81 | 36.1 | 24.4% | 37.6% | 15.5% | 1978 | $900 | 19.1% | 82.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 29082 | 1.99 | 53.8 | 1.9% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 1977 | $1,094 | 23.1% | 97.4% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 29493 | 2.59 | 50.8 | 1.0% | 14.1% | 4.6% | 1976 | $540 | 13.3% | 76.2% | 5.0% |
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 29836. 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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