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ZIP Code 29596

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,972

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 — 29596

What is the median household income in 29596?
The median household income in 29596 is $33,125 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29596?
The poverty rate in 29596 is 22.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29596?
$58,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29596?
The median gross rent in 29596 is $844 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29596 residents have a college degree?
4.2% of adults in 29596 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,972
Median Income
$33,125
Median Home Value
$58,400
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-12,169 (-26.9%) Home Value: $-2,400 (-3.9%) Poverty Rate: +9.6 pp (+72.7%) Bachelor's+: -9.5 pp (-69.3%) Unemployment: -3.3 pp (-44.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,972
Median Age 48.0
Female 48.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% White (non-Hisp.) 50.7% Black 35.4% Asian 0.5% Two or More 8.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $33,125 ±$12,773
Per Capita Income $42,514
Median Family Income $50,288
Poverty Rate 22.8%
Child Poverty Rate 18.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
7.2%
$15–25k
27.4%
$25–35k
14.4%
$35–50k
15.5%
$50–75k
17.3%
$75–100k
9.3%
$100–150k
4.0%
$150–200k
1.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,135
Owner-Occupied 86.3%
Renter-Occupied 13.7%
Vacancy Rate 18.7%
Median Home Value $58,400
Median Gross Rent $844
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 39.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 73.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
31.6%
$50–100k
39.0%
$100–200k
15.3%
$200–300k
2.1%
$300–500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
51.5%
2 vehicles
22.9%
3+
21.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
48.7%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
Mobile home
48.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
6.8%
1970–1999
9.3%
2000–2009
13.0%
2010+
6.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 4.2%
Graduate Degree 0.7%
Some College / Associate 11.6%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Work from Home 1.6%
Self-Employed 0.0%
Government Workers 14.8%
Private For-Profit 85.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
31.9%
Edu/Health
26.4%
Retail
16.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.8%
Transportation
7.4%
Prof. Services
6.5%
Public Admin
1.8%
Construction
1.2%
Occupation
Production
35.5%
Food Prep
27.6%
Management
19.3%
Sales
11.6%
Construction
6.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.5 min
Drove Alone 83.1%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.6%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 923
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 33.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.8%
5–9
8.2%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
4.0%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
9.6%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
11.1%
75–84
15.8%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 19.1% Working age (18–64): 80.9% 65 and over: 25.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.5%
Naturalized Citizen 44.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
44.8%
Asia
31.0%
Europe
24.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 30.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 81.5%
Uninsured 18.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 69.7%
Has a Computer 90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 97.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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