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ZIP Code 29617

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 26,801

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 — 29617

What is the median household income in 29617?
The median household income in 29617 is $54,146 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29617?
The poverty rate in 29617 is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29617?
$217,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29617?
The median gross rent in 29617 is $1,046 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29617 residents have a college degree?
27.1% of adults in 29617 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
26,801
Median Income
$54,146
Median Home Value
$217,600
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,353 (+32.7%) Home Value: +$83,700 (+62.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.3 pp (-2.1%) Bachelor's+: +6.7 pp (+32.8%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-22%)

Demographics

Total Population 26,801
Median Age 40.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 27.6% White (non-Hisp.) 55.8% Black 13.1% Asian 1.1% Two or More 10.0% Other 14.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.6%
Puerto Rican
1.9%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,146 ±$4,812
Per Capita Income $76,005
Median Family Income $71,812
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Child Poverty Rate 26.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.6%
$10–15k
5.8%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
15.8%
$50–75k
15.3%
$75–100k
16.8%
$100–150k
11.0%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
4.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,599
Owner-Occupied 65.5%
Renter-Occupied 34.5%
Vacancy Rate 6.2%
Median Home Value $217,600
Median Gross Rent $1,046
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
5.9%
$100–200k
14.1%
$200–300k
30.0%
$300–500k
18.1%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.8%
$500–1k
33.5%
$1–1.5k
48.6%
$1.5–2k
3.1%
$2–2.5k
2.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
$3.5k+
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
33.5%
2 vehicles
40.1%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.4%
Single-fam. att.
4.1%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
6.0%
20+ units
3.9%
Mobile home
9.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.6%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
16.5%
2000–2009
15.5%
2010+
11.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.1%
Graduate Degree 10.5%
Some College / Associate 16.8%
Less Than High School 10.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 10.9%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 10.7%
Private For-Profit 85.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.5%
Prof. Services
14.0%
Construction
12.9%
Arts/Entmt.
12.4%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail
9.4%
Finance
5.2%
Wholesale
3.4%
Information
2.8%
Public Admin
2.5%
Transportation
2.1%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
31.4%
Food Prep
20.2%
Sales
19.9%
Construction
15.2%
Production
13.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.8 min
Drove Alone 70.0%
Carpool 15.1%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 10.9%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,879
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
13.1%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 20.4% Working age (18–64): 79.6% 65 and over: 21.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 16.9%
Naturalized Citizen 19.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 15.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
88.3%
Europe
4.8%
Asia
3.2%
Africa
1.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 16.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 80.8%
Uninsured 19.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.6%
Has a Computer 95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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