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Population and households in ZIP 29860
Household size in ZIP 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.77 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.09 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 29860 average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). ZIP 29860 has larger households than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 37.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 39.0 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29860 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and 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 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 15.0% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.8% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 13.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 15.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 29860 (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, 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 29860
Renters in ZIP 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 32.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 32.9% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 32.0% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 29860 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.8 points from 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 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 16.5% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +1.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 29860: 14.5% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 29860 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 29860 has newer homes than the great majority of South Carolina ZIP codes.
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 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $760 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $729 | $856 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $787 | $988 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,056 | $1,254 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$297 | +$494 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 29860 costs $1,056 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $297 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 16.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest 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 29860
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 23.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 25.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 25.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.6% | 29.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are just as common in ZIP 29860 as nationally: 35.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher. The share is higher than in the wider Augusta area (29.6%). The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 83.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 85.8% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 87.3% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 89.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 29860 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 29860
| Period | ZIP 29860 | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 29860 has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 29860 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 29860 | 2.70 | 42.4 | 9.1% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 1999 | $1,056 | 35.6% | 93.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 29841 | 2.33 | 40.8 | 13.3% | 30.3% | 14.0% | 1978 | $1,324 | 30.5% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 29829 | 2.88 | 33.7 | 12.2% | 18.9% | 10.7% | 2002 | $1,098 | 31.5% | 90.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 29816 | 2.97 | 37.0 | 11.9% | 33.2% | 13.4% | 1969 | $832 | 15.4% | 70.5% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 29834 | 2.54 | 43.1 | 9.7% | 35.4% | 18.4% | 1970 | $1,041 | 22.9% | 83.6% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 30912 | 1.96 | 19.8 | 13.4% | 86.1% | 24.2% | 1960 | $790 | 18.5% | 0.9% | 43.6% |
| ZIP 30904 | 2.32 | 40.9 | 15.5% | 53.3% | 22.3% | 1953 | $1,058 | 30.6% | 85.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 30901 | 2.36 | 35.9 | 26.8% | 76.1% | 18.0% | 1964 | $886 | 14.2% | 77.0% | 17.8% |
| ZIP 29850 | 2.10 | 41.4 | 6.7% | 30.5% | 9.7% | 2005 | $1,179 | 29.0% | 88.3% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 29828 | 2.69 | 37.8 | 26.4% | 41.1% | 17.4% | 1978 | $1,125 | 10.7% | 93.1% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 30907 | 2.57 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 28.2% | 15.0% | 1987 | $1,354 | 38.3% | 90.2% | 5.7% |
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 29860. 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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