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ZIP Code 29697

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 14,426

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 — 29697

What is the median household income in 29697?
The median household income in 29697 is $70,030 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29697?
The poverty rate in 29697 is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29697?
$185,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29697?
The median gross rent in 29697 is $968 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29697 residents have a college degree?
19.3% of adults in 29697 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,426
Median Income
$70,030
Median Home Value
$185,800
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,743 (+31.4%) Home Value: +$51,700 (+38.6%) Poverty Rate: -3.5 pp (-27.6%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+15.6%) Unemployment: -3.2 pp (-54.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 14,426
Median Age 40.0
Female 52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.3% White (non-Hisp.) 79.3% Black 5.6% Asian 0.5% Two or More 7.0% Other 5.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.1%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $70,030 ±$9,011
Per Capita Income $77,048
Median Family Income $73,663
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Child Poverty Rate 18.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
9.0%
$25–35k
6.9%
$35–50k
17.0%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
19.2%
$100–150k
16.1%
$150–200k
6.8%
$200k+
3.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,130
Owner-Occupied 76.2%
Renter-Occupied 23.8%
Vacancy Rate 5.4%
Median Home Value $185,800
Median Gross Rent $968
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.8%
$50–100k
20.6%
$100–200k
12.1%
$200–300k
25.9%
$300–500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
$1M+
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
52.4%
$1–1.5k
46.2%
$1.5–2k
0.4%
$2–2.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.2%
1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3+
32.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
4.8%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
17.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.1%
1940–1969
2.1%
1970–1999
13.9%
2000–2009
15.0%
2010+
10.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 76.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%
Graduate Degree 5.9%
Some College / Associate 14.1%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.7%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 7.4%
Self-Employed 4.0%
Government Workers 8.8%
Private For-Profit 87.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
23.3%
Edu/Health
18.5%
Construction
13.6%
Retail
11.4%
Prof. Services
6.5%
Transportation
6.3%
Arts/Entmt.
5.3%
Finance
3.8%
Wholesale
3.3%
Public Admin
2.3%
Agriculture
1.3%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Production
27.1%
Management
26.3%
Sales
20.8%
Construction
12.9%
Food Prep
12.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.2 min
Drove Alone 79.9%
Carpool 9.6%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 7.4%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,798
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
8.7%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 20.3% Working age (18–64): 79.7% 65 and over: 17.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.6%
Naturalized Citizen 26.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
81.7%
Europe
11.1%
Asia
6.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 15.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 86.0%
Uninsured 14.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.0%
Has a Computer 93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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