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ZIP Code 29642

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 35,721

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 — 29642

What is the median household income in 29642?
The median household income in 29642 is $77,604 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29642?
The poverty rate in 29642 is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29642?
$267,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29642?
The median gross rent in 29642 is $915 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29642 residents have a college degree?
33.3% of adults in 29642 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
35,721
Median Income
$77,604
Median Home Value
$267,700
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,078 (+10%) Home Value: +$78,100 (+41.2%) Poverty Rate: +3.2 pp (+94.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+7.8%) Unemployment: -0.8 pp (-25%)

Demographics

Total Population 35,721
Median Age 40.0
Female 52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% White (non-Hisp.) 81.7% Black 7.1% Asian 0.3% Two or More 6.8% Other 1.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.2%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $77,604 ±$7,185
Per Capita Income $96,230
Median Family Income $95,903
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Child Poverty Rate 8.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.1%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
6.8%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
11.7%
$50–75k
15.1%
$75–100k
15.0%
$100–150k
22.0%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,323
Owner-Occupied 82.4%
Renter-Occupied 17.6%
Vacancy Rate 5.2%
Median Home Value $267,700
Median Gross Rent $915
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 58.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.5%
$50–100k
4.1%
$100–200k
5.1%
$200–300k
33.0%
$300–500k
32.0%
$500k–$1M
7.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.7%
$500–1k
52.3%
$1–1.5k
35.1%
$1.5–2k
4.6%
$2–2.5k
1.6%
$2.5–3.5k
1.3%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.3%
1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
37.4%
3+
32.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
5.4%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
12.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.4%
1940–1969
0.9%
1970–1999
13.6%
2000–2009
16.5%
2010+
13.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.3%
Graduate Degree 10.6%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Work from Home 10.0%
Self-Employed 6.2%
Government Workers 11.1%
Private For-Profit 82.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.1%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Retail
9.3%
Transportation
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Finance
5.2%
Construction
4.2%
Public Admin
3.0%
Wholesale
2.6%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
43.3%
Sales
20.4%
Food Prep
14.9%
Production
14.2%
Construction
7.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.1 min
Drove Alone 84.3%
Carpool 4.8%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 10.0%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,532
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
12.3%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 22.0% Working age (18–64): 78.0% 65 and over: 19.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.6%
Naturalized Citizen 54.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
66.6%
Europe
20.2%
Africa
6.2%
Asia
3.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.3%
With a Disability 13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.6%
Uninsured 7.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.6%
Has a Computer 94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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