Zip Code 29451

SC · Population: 4,378

B
61/100
18
F
Safety
60
B
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 29451

Zip code 29451 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 4,378 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $164,000, with home values near $1,073,400 and rents around $3,103/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%.

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
$164,000
Home Value
$1,073,400
Rent
$3,103/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
72%
Unemployment
0.7%
Owner-Occupied
90.1%
Rent Burden
22.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety18FLower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).