NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 29162

SC · Population: 3,420

C+
56/100
39
D
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
Zip 29162, SC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 29162

Zip code 29162 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 3,420 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

With a median household income of $58,393 and home values around $131,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$58,393
Home Value
$131,800
Rent
$673/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
9.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety39DLower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).