Zip Code 29650

SC · Population: 38,725

C+
56/100
18
F
Safety
67
B
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 29650

Zip code 29650 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 38,725 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $91,439, with home values near $304,400 and rents around $1,300/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 52.2% 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 2.9%.

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
$91,439
Home Value
$304,400
Rent
$1,300/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
52.2%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
76.4%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety18FLower crime = higher score
Affordability67BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).