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ZIP Code 29638

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,669

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 — 29638

What is the median household income in 29638?
The median household income in 29638 is $65,071 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29638?
The poverty rate in 29638 is 5.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29638?
$143,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29638?
The median gross rent in 29638 is $858 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29638 residents have a college degree?
21.3% of adults in 29638 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,669
Median Income
$65,071
Median Home Value
$143,700
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,910 (+35.1%) Home Value: +$49,100 (+51.9%) Poverty Rate: +0.7 pp (+16.3%) Bachelor's+: +5.1 pp (+31.5%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-23.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,669
Median Age 43.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1% White (non-Hisp.) 77.5% Black 19.8% Two or More 0.5% Other 0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,071 ±$9,794
Per Capita Income $72,873
Median Family Income $65,633
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Child Poverty Rate 6.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
20.8%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
25.2%
$150–200k
1.4%
$200k+
2.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,590
Owner-Occupied 79.0%
Renter-Occupied 21.0%
Vacancy Rate 13.3%
Median Home Value $143,700
Median Gross Rent $858
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 8.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 25.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.5%
$50–100k
16.7%
$100–200k
25.5%
$200–300k
17.9%
$300–500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.0%
$500–1k
92.8%
$1–1.5k
4.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3+
38.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
1.3%
Mobile home
25.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.2%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
10.6%
2000–2009
6.9%
2010+
9.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.3%
Graduate Degree 6.3%
Some College / Associate 16.7%
Less Than High School 1.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Work from Home 3.7%
Self-Employed 2.6%
Government Workers 18.1%
Private For-Profit 79.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.3%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Construction
11.7%
Prof. Services
11.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Retail
6.9%
Public Admin
5.4%
Finance
4.3%
Agriculture
3.6%
Transportation
2.1%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
38.9%
Food Prep
18.1%
Sales
15.6%
Production
14.6%
Construction
12.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.9 min
Drove Alone 82.4%
Carpool 13.7%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 3.7%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,378
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 63.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 23.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.5%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
3.7%
15–19
3.4%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
10.3%
65–74
3.5%
75–84
9.9%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 22.3% Working age (18–64): 77.7% 65 and over: 23.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 64.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
32.0%
Europe
4.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 16.9%
With a Disability 11.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.8%
Uninsured 10.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 73.3%
Has a Computer 84.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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