NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 29172

SC · Population: 9,359

C+
58/100
40
C
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 29172

Zip code 29172 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 9,359 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $59,882, with home values near $162,100 and rents around $1,049/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$59,882
Home Value
$162,100
Rent
$1,049/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
19.9%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).