NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 29685

SC · Population: 2,038

B+
72/100
78
B+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 29685, SC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 29685

Zip code 29685 is located in South Carolina and is home to approximately 2,038 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $99,861 and home values around $569,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8.4% 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
$99,861
Home Value
$569,300
Rent
—
Median Age
54
College Educated
40.5%
Unemployment
8.4%
Owner-Occupied
98.1%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).