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ZIP Code 29661

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,987

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 — 29661

What is the median household income in 29661?
The median household income in 29661 is $54,335 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29661?
The poverty rate in 29661 is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29661?
$193,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29661?
The median gross rent in 29661 is $857 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29661 residents have a college degree?
17.4% of adults in 29661 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,987
Median Income
$54,335
Median Home Value
$193,600
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,817 (+5.5%) Home Value: +$88,500 (+84.2%) Poverty Rate: +4.9 pp (+40.2%) Bachelor's+: +3.8 pp (+27.9%) Unemployment: -2.9 pp (-46.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,987
Median Age 53.0
Female 48.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.5% White (non-Hisp.) 92.0% Black 1.7% Two or More 3.4% Other 2.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,335 ±$20,092
Per Capita Income $68,852
Median Family Income $61,518
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Child Poverty Rate 26.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.4%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
3.8%
$25–35k
8.6%
$35–50k
15.0%
$50–75k
13.3%
$75–100k
23.0%
$100–150k
9.5%
$150–200k
6.3%
$200k+
2.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,097
Owner-Occupied 81.7%
Renter-Occupied 18.3%
Vacancy Rate 14.3%
Median Home Value $193,600
Median Gross Rent $857
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.1%
$50–100k
21.0%
$100–200k
11.0%
$200–300k
20.6%
$300–500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
10.7%
$1M+
4.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.0%
$500–1k
55.5%
$1–1.5k
27.0%
$1.5–2k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.4%
1 vehicle
24.2%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3+
32.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.4%
5–19 units
0.1%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
31.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.0%
1940–1969
5.0%
1970–1999
9.6%
2000–2009
17.4%
2010+
8.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 76.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.4%
Graduate Degree 7.5%
Some College / Associate 16.5%
Less Than High School 5.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 46.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Work from Home 8.7%
Self-Employed 9.3%
Government Workers 13.6%
Private For-Profit 77.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.8%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Construction
14.2%
Transportation
10.6%
Retail
9.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.0%
Prof. Services
5.5%
Finance
4.1%
Public Admin
2.8%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
27.0%
Production
20.7%
Food Prep
20.7%
Sales
19.0%
Construction
12.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 34.1 min
Drove Alone 83.1%
Carpool 5.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.7%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,654
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.4%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
6.7%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
15.5%
55–64
8.9%
65–74
9.7%
75–84
16.6%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 14.9% Working age (18–64): 85.1% 65 and over: 26.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%
Naturalized Citizen 33.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
61.4%
Europe
15.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 28.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.0%
Uninsured 10.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.1%
Has a Computer 89.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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