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ZIP Code 29306

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,270

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 29306

What is the median household income in 29306?
The median household income in 29306 is $38,858 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29306?
The poverty rate in 29306 is 29.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29306?
$159,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29306?
The median gross rent in 29306 is $913 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29306 residents have a college degree?
21.2% of adults in 29306 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,270
Median Income
$38,858
Median Home Value
$159,100
Poverty Rate
29.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.7%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,034 (+18.4%) Home Value: +$54,300 (+51.8%) Poverty Rate: +5.1 pp (+21.1%) Bachelor's+: +3.4 pp (+19.1%) Unemployment: +4.4 pp (+47.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,270
Median Age 31.0
Female 55.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.5% White (non-Hisp.) 35.6% Black 50.3% Asian 1.2% Two or More 8.8% Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.6%
Puerto Rican
1.7%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $38,858 ±$2,670
Per Capita Income $62,373
Median Family Income $45,508
Poverty Rate 29.3%
Child Poverty Rate 37.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 26.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.1%
$10–15k
13.5%
$15–25k
11.4%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
16.3%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
9.1%
$100–150k
9.1%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,618
Owner-Occupied 46.4%
Renter-Occupied 53.6%
Vacancy Rate 8.4%
Median Home Value $159,100
Median Gross Rent $913
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.6%
$50–100k
20.3%
$100–200k
21.0%
$200–300k
21.0%
$300–500k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.7%
$500–1k
31.5%
$1–1.5k
36.8%
$1.5–2k
7.0%
$2–2.5k
0.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.4%
1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
30.3%
3+
16.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
4.7%
5–19 units
7.1%
20+ units
8.0%
Mobile home
4.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.2%
1940–1969
6.4%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
11.4%
2010+
8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 83.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.2%
Graduate Degree 8.8%
Some College / Associate 16.6%
Less Than High School 5.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.1%
Unemployment Rate 13.7%
Work from Home 4.0%
Self-Employed 2.6%
Government Workers 11.6%
Private For-Profit 85.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.9%
Manufacturing
21.3%
Arts/Entmt.
12.3%
Retail
11.7%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Transportation
6.7%
Construction
5.1%
Finance
5.0%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
1.3%
Public Admin
1.0%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
29.8%
Food Prep
21.2%
Sales
20.8%
Production
20.7%
Construction
7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.2 min
Drove Alone 78.4%
Carpool 12.3%
Public Transit 1.9%
Work from Home 4.0%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 6,979
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 29.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.8%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.0%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
17.1%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
8.0%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
7.6%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 28.8% Working age (18–64): 71.2% 65 and over: 13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.4%
Naturalized Citizen 27.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
57.5%
Europe
27.5%
Asia
9.4%
Africa
4.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.2%
With a Disability 18.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.1%
Uninsured 9.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.8%
Has a Computer 86.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023