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ZIP Code 29379

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,580

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 — 29379

What is the median household income in 29379?
The median household income in 29379 is $40,178 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29379?
The poverty rate in 29379 is 16.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29379?
$103,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29379?
The median gross rent in 29379 is $789 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29379 residents have a college degree?
13.0% of adults in 29379 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,580
Median Income
$40,178
Median Home Value
$103,000
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.2%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$335 (+0.8%) Home Value: +$22,300 (+27.6%) Poverty Rate: -2.5 pp (-13%) Bachelor's+: +0.1 pp (+0.8%) Unemployment: +1.5 pp (+19.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,580
Median Age 45.0
Female 52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0% White (non-Hisp.) 62.2% Black 31.3% Asian 0.3% Two or More 4.5% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $40,178 ±$2,356
Per Capita Income $58,606
Median Family Income $55,762
Poverty Rate 16.8%
Child Poverty Rate 25.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.2%
$10–15k
10.7%
$15–25k
13.1%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
17.7%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
6.6%
$150–200k
5.0%
$200k+
1.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,010
Owner-Occupied 64.8%
Renter-Occupied 35.2%
Vacancy Rate 11.1%
Median Home Value $103,000
Median Gross Rent $789
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.2%
$50–100k
28.9%
$100–200k
22.0%
$200–300k
11.9%
$300–500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.0%
$500–1k
63.3%
$1–1.5k
14.0%
$1.5–2k
1.7%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.8%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3+
18.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
5.2%
Mobile home
18.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.9%
1940–1969
6.9%
1970–1999
17.5%
2000–2009
6.5%
2010+
3.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.0%
Graduate Degree 3.4%
Some College / Associate 22.7%
Less Than High School 5.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.4%
Unemployment Rate 9.2%
Work from Home 2.4%
Self-Employed 3.9%
Government Workers 14.3%
Private For-Profit 81.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.0%
Edu/Health
19.1%
Transportation
10.4%
Retail
8.4%
Prof. Services
7.8%
Construction
6.1%
Public Admin
5.5%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Finance
3.5%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale
1.0%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Production
34.1%
Management
22.7%
Food Prep
19.1%
Sales
13.8%
Construction
10.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.7 min
Drove Alone 78.7%
Carpool 15.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.4%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,009
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
13.5%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
13.0%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 19.9% Working age (18–64): 80.1% 65 and over: 22.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.3%
Naturalized Citizen 46.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
63.2%
Asia
25.6%
Europe
11.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.8%
With a Disability 20.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.9%
Uninsured 11.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.8%
Has a Computer 87.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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