NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 29579

SC · Population: 49,113

C+
58/100
50
C+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
Zip 29579, SC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 29579

Zip code 29579 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 49,113 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 $67,788, with home values near $285,400 and rents around $1,322/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$67,788
Home Value
$285,400
Rent
$1,322/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
32.3%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
Rent Burden
23.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower 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).