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ZIP Code 29579

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 53,699

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 — 29579

What is the median household income in 29579?
The median household income in 29579 is $72,909 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29579?
The poverty rate in 29579 is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29579?
$320,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29579?
The median gross rent in 29579 is $1,466 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29579 residents have a college degree?
34.3% of adults in 29579 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
53,699
Median Income
$72,909
Median Home Value
$320,400
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,356 (+24.5%) Home Value: +$108,500 (+51.2%) Poverty Rate: +1.2 pp (+18.5%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+11.7%) Unemployment: +0.1 pp (+1.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 53,699
Median Age 40.0
Female 51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.5% White (non-Hisp.) 77.4% Black 8.8% Asian 2.6% Two or More 6.9% Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.8%
Filipino
0.6%
Indian
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.6%
Puerto Rican
1.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,909 ±$4,323
Per Capita Income $90,276
Median Family Income $84,377
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Child Poverty Rate 13.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
2.2%
$15–25k
4.9%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
21.1%
$75–100k
16.3%
$100–150k
19.3%
$150–200k
6.3%
$200k+
7.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 24,320
Owner-Occupied 72.3%
Renter-Occupied 27.7%
Vacancy Rate 14.4%
Median Home Value $320,400
Median Gross Rent $1,466
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.0%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
4.4%
$200–300k
27.3%
$300–500k
39.1%
$500k–$1M
14.1%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.6%
$500–1k
9.3%
$1–1.5k
42.3%
$1.5–2k
31.1%
$2–2.5k
11.2%
$2.5–3.5k
2.8%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
33.0%
2 vehicles
48.0%
3+
16.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.5%
Single-fam. att.
5.9%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
9.6%
20+ units
5.5%
Mobile home
2.3%
Housing Age
1940–1969
0.6%
1970–1999
3.3%
2000–2009
39.8%
2010+
29.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.3%
Graduate Degree 11.0%
Some College / Associate 23.2%
Less Than High School 1.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.2%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 8.2%
Self-Employed 5.2%
Government Workers 11.1%
Private For-Profit 83.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.5%
Arts/Entmt.
19.4%
Retail
16.1%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Finance
9.1%
Construction
6.1%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Public Admin
3.4%
Transportation
3.2%
Wholesale
2.9%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
34.7%
Sales
28.0%
Food Prep
23.7%
Construction
7.1%
Production
6.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.2 min
Drove Alone 81.6%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 8.2%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 20,814
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
14.4%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
13.9%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 20.4% Working age (18–64): 79.6% 65 and over: 19.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.0%
Naturalized Citizen 62.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
44.8%
Asia
24.7%
Europe
20.8%
Africa
5.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.0%
With a Disability 13.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.1%
Uninsured 9.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.3%
Has a Computer 98.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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