NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 29229

SC · Population: 49,097

C+
54/100
54
C+
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 29229

Zip code 29229 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 49,097 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $70,335, with home values near $200,800 and rents around $1,581/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 44.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% 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
$70,335
Home Value
$200,800
Rent
$1,581/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
44.3%
Unemployment
8.2%
Owner-Occupied
69.6%
Rent Burden
27% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety54C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).