NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 29486

SC · Population: 43,513

B+
70/100
71
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 29486

Zip code 29486 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 43,513 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $83,975 and home values around $289,100, 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 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$83,975
Home Value
$289,100
Rent
$1,460/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
28.7%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
77.1%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).