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ZIP Code 29706

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,181

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 — 29706

What is the median household income in 29706?
The median household income in 29706 is $50,141 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29706?
The poverty rate in 29706 is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29706?
$142,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29706?
The median gross rent in 29706 is $864 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29706 residents have a college degree?
14.5% of adults in 29706 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,181
Median Income
$50,141
Median Home Value
$142,200
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.6%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,167 (+22.4%) Home Value: +$48,200 (+51.3%) Poverty Rate: +1.5 pp (+9.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+16%) Unemployment: +1.3 pp (+20.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,181
Median Age 42.0
Female 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.9% White (non-Hisp.) 53.2% Black 41.6% Asian 0.8% Two or More 2.5% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.7%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.2%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,141 ±$3,358
Per Capita Income $68,704
Median Family Income $62,908
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Child Poverty Rate 32.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.9%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
13.9%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
21.4%
$75–100k
11.3%
$100–150k
10.9%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,850
Owner-Occupied 74.2%
Renter-Occupied 25.8%
Vacancy Rate 11.9%
Median Home Value $142,200
Median Gross Rent $864
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.3%
$50–100k
21.2%
$100–200k
16.8%
$200–300k
17.7%
$300–500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.0%
$500–1k
66.6%
$1–1.5k
22.7%
$1.5–2k
3.0%
$2–2.5k
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.4%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3+
29.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
16.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.6%
1940–1969
5.5%
1970–1999
15.6%
2000–2009
8.6%
2010+
4.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.5%
Graduate Degree 5.9%
Some College / Associate 21.4%
Less Than High School 3.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.5%
Unemployment Rate 7.6%
Work from Home 4.3%
Self-Employed 4.0%
Government Workers 13.8%
Private For-Profit 81.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
20.6%
Edu/Health
16.4%
Retail
14.4%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Transportation
8.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.1%
Construction
7.1%
Public Admin
5.0%
Wholesale
2.0%
Finance
1.7%
Agriculture
1.2%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Production
27.1%
Sales
22.3%
Food Prep
21.6%
Management
18.2%
Construction
10.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.9 min
Drove Alone 80.3%
Carpool 12.7%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 4.3%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,797
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
13.2%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 21.8% Working age (18–64): 78.2% 65 and over: 20.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 66.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
44.7%
Latin America
43.4%
Asia
5.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.2%
With a Disability 14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.2%
Uninsured 11.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.8%
Has a Computer 90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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