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ZIP Code 29856

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Population: 3,473

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 — 29856

What is the median household income in 29856?
The median household income in 29856 is $49,167 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29856?
The poverty rate in 29856 is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29856?
$152,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29856?
The median gross rent in 29856 is $875 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29856 residents have a college degree?
9.0% of adults in 29856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,473
Median Income
$49,167
Median Home Value
$152,700
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.4%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,861 (+25.1%) Home Value: +$48,400 (+46.4%) Poverty Rate: -17.6 pp (-57.1%) Bachelor's+: +1.6 pp (+21.6%) Unemployment: -6.2 pp (-42.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,473
Median Age 37.0
Female 50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 26.6% White (non-Hisp.) 47.2% Black 9.9% Asian 2.2% Two or More 20.4% Other 2.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Japanese
2.0%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
19.0%
Cuban
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,167 ±$11,581
Per Capita Income $54,586
Median Family Income $55,585
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Child Poverty Rate 18.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate —
SNAP Recipients 14.7%
Social Security Income —
Retirement Income 23.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.0%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
16.7%
$35–50k
17.4%
$50–75k
20.1%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
11.5%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
3.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,207
Owner-Occupied 92.2%
Renter-Occupied 7.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.9%
Median Home Value $152,700
Median Gross Rent $875
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 35.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.1%
$50–100k
20.4%
$100–200k
13.2%
$200–300k
16.5%
$300–500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
16.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.7%
$500–1k
49.3%
$1–1.5k
31.5%
$1.5–2k
16.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.7%
1 vehicle
17.7%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3+
45.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
46.3%
5–19 units
0.7%
Mobile home
52.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.2%
1970–1999
5.6%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
17.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.0%
Graduate Degree 2.0%
Some College / Associate 20.9%
Less Than High School 9.3%
Enrolled in School —

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.2%
Unemployment Rate 8.4%
Work from Home 8.9%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 12.2%
Private For-Profit 84.0%
Industry
Manufacturing
21.1%
Edu/Health
12.1%
Retail
11.9%
Arts/Entmt.
11.9%
Construction
11.6%
Agriculture
10.8%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Wholesale
5.3%
Public Admin
4.4%
Finance
2.5%
Transportation
1.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.5%
Sales
22.2%
Construction
21.3%
Management
15.6%
Production
9.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.7 min
Drove Alone 86.5%
Carpool 4.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.9%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle —

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,112
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size —
Married-Couple Households 67.5%
Single-Mother Households —
Single-Father Households —
Living Alone —
Households with Children 25.8%
Multigenerational —

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
9.5%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
12.6%
25–34
7.2%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
14.9%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
7.9%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 22.6% Working age (18–64): 77.4% 65 and over: 14.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 14.7%
Naturalized Citizen 24.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.0%
Asia
1.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.4%
With a Disability 6.0%
Cognitive Difficulty —
Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 85.7%
Uninsured 14.3%
Employer Insurance —
Medicaid —
Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.4%
Has a Computer 92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 96.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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