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Population and households in ZIP 29906
Household size in ZIP 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, ZIP 29906 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in South Carolina overall, where it has 2.50 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.71, mirroring the country.
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 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.3 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 29906 is young: half of its residents are under 33.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, in line with the national trend. Only eight of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 29906 (14.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points, 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 29906
Renters in ZIP 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.7% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.4% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 29906 than nationally: 49.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Of the 211 South Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of renters.
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 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 29906 is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in South Carolina overall (11.8%).
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 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 29906 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $935 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $996 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,067 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,329 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$394 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 29906 runs $1,329 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $394 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest 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 29906
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 29906 (26.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 29906 have finished high school as nationally: 90.1%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, 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 29906
| Period | ZIP 29906 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 29906 has been low: just 2.3% 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 17 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 29906 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 29906 | 2.63 | 33.2 | 14.6% | 49.4% | 9.8% | 1997 | $1,329 | 26.3% | 90.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 29904 | 2.00 | 21.4 | 7.1% | 64.3% | 26.3% | 1982 | $1,653 | 30.2% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 29902 | 2.64 | 37.9 | 13.6% | 36.4% | 13.0% | 1989 | $1,704 | 40.3% | 96.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 29935 | 2.06 | 39.8 | 4.2% | 55.8% | 11.4% | 1986 | $1,407 | 35.8% | 91.3% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 29907 | 2.42 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 2001 | $1,761 | 46.1% | 94.8% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 29905 | 4.96 | 21.2 | 7.1% | 100.0% | 5.8% | 2003 | $2,494 | 49.6% | 98.3% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 29940 | 2.17 | 56.6 | 8.5% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 2001 | $1,407 | 24.2% | 92.4% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 29941 | 1.94 | 62.2 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 22.0% | 2000 | $1,653 | 43.8% | 98.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 29936 | 2.35 | 45.9 | 15.5% | 23.2% | 9.6% | 1999 | $1,168 | 21.1% | 90.1% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 29920 | 2.41 | 48.2 | 21.3% | 9.7% | 29.0% | 1996 | $1,007 | 35.0% | 93.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 29912 | 2.20 | 47.4 | 15.5% | 19.5% | 19.7% | 1978 | $728 | 23.2% | 95.2% | 0.5% |
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 29906. 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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