ZIP Code 29843
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,056
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 — 29843
- What is the median household income in 29843?
- The median household income in 29843 is $36,042 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 29843?
- The poverty rate in 29843 is 36.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 29843?
- $68,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 29843?
- The median gross rent in 29843 is $958 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 29843 residents have a college degree?
- 8.1% of adults in 29843 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,056
Median Income
$36,042
Median Home Value
$68,200
Poverty Rate
36.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.4%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,734 (+11.6%)
Home Value:
$-34,600 (-33.7%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.5 pp (+26%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.3 pp (-22.1%)
Unemployment:
+12.9 pp (+516%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,056
Median Age
41.0
Female
48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 42.5%
Black 52.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,042
±$22,141
Per Capita Income
$56,463
Median Family Income
$46,125
Poverty Rate
36.4%
Child Poverty Rate
26.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
31.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.8%
$10–15k
9.7%
$15–25k
18.4%
$25–35k
7.0%
$35–50k
10.0%
$50–75k
22.3%
$75–100k
5.3%
$100–150k
10.9%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
497
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Renter-Occupied
16.7%
Vacancy Rate
27.8%
Median Home Value
$68,200
Median Gross Rent
$958
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
54.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
32.8%
$50–100k
28.8%
$100–200k
28.4%
$200–300k
4.0%
$300–500k
4.0%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
58.1%
$1–1.5k
32.3%
$2–2.5k
9.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
52.1%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3+
9.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.3%
Mobile home
44.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.1%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
16.3%
2000–2009
17.3%
2010+
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
70.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.1%
Graduate Degree
1.5%
Some College / Associate
12.0%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Unemployment Rate
15.4%
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
9.3%
Government Workers
17.4%
Private For-Profit
73.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
29.2%
Retail
19.1%
Edu/Health
16.3%
Public Admin
8.4%
Construction
8.2%
Transportation
6.8%
Agriculture
6.0%
Wholesale
1.1%
Arts/Entmt.
0.8%
Prof. Services
0.5%
Occupation
Production
48.2%
Management
19.1%
Sales
17.7%
Food Prep
11.4%
Construction
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.5 min
Drove Alone
84.7%
Carpool
14.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
359
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
10.0%
10–14
9.5%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
3.9%
35–44
19.2%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
11.8%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 25.9%
Working age (18–64): 74.1%
65 and over: 18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.6%
With a Disability
18.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.2%
Uninsured
11.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.1%
Has a Computer
86.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
68.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023