ZIP Code 29016 Demographics & Data

Blythewood, SC (ZIP Code 29016) Insights

South Carolina

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 29016

The ZIP Code 29016 is associated with Blythewood, SC in Richland County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 21,389. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 94.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,128. The median household income is at $89,083, while an estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 29016 is approximately 40.5 years, and 18.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 29016

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 29016 is 21,389.

Blythewood, SC

The 29016 ZIP Code is associated with Blythewood, SC in Richland County.

Area Codes associated with 29016

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 29016 include 803.

Sunrise / Sunset in 29016

Sunrise: 6:56 am
Sunset: 5:20 pm
Sunrise in 29016 6:56 am
Sunrise in 29016 5:20 pm

Weather forecast for 29016

This Afternoon's forecast for 29016: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

Current air quality in 29016

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 29016 Fair

Internet in 29016

About 95.4% of households in ZIP Code 29016 have a computer, while approximately 89.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 29016

The gender split in ZIP Code 29016 is an estimated 49.7% male and approximately 50.3% female.

Health Insurance in 29016

Approximately 9.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 29016 (Blythewood, SC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 29016

The median household income in ZIP Code 29016 is $89,083, while the region's mean household income is $101,029. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,128. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29016 of $36,128 is approximately 22.78% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 5.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 43.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 29016 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 20.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.6% of 29016 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 29016

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 21.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 13.0%
$200,000 or more per year 7.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 29016

In ZIP Code 29016, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 43.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.3% in this Richland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 29016

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.3%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 26.9%
Graduate or professional degree 16.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 29016

Residents of ZIP Code 29016 are older than average. The median age of 40.5 years in ZIP Code 29016 is approximately 6.3% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 29016 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 29016 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 29016

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.8%
5 to 9 years 6.9%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 10.3%
35 to 44 years 16.0%
45 to 54 years 14.4%
55 to 59 years 7.0%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 10.1%
75 to 84 years 2.6%
85 years and over 0.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 29016

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29016, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.9% of 29016 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29016 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.9%), followed by Black or African American (36.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 29016

Industry Percent
White 59.9%
Black or African American 36.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 29016 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 29016

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 29016 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29016 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29016 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 29016

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 29016

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 29016

In ZIP Code 29016, 92.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 3.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Richland County region.

Language Spoken in 29016

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.9%
Spanish 1.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.5%
Other languages 3.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 29016

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29016, an estimated 30.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 23.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Richland County region.

Age of Housing in 29016

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 10.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 11.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 30.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 23.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 29016

In 29016, 67.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.5 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29016 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 29016 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 29016

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 2.5%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Retail trade 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.0%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 11.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 7.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 29016 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29016 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes electricity rates in 29016 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 29016

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 29016 13.64¢/kWh 10.56¢/kWh 7.07¢/kWh
South Carolina 14.62¢/kWh 10.83¢/kWh 7.21¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 29016

Month ZIP Code 29016 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.64 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.03 3 6.31
Mar 5.36 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.82 5.13 7.3
May 5.89 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.87 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.52 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.71 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.57 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.92 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.47 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes solar power levels in 29016 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 29016 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29016, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 29016 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Richland County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 29016

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 494
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 480
Debt collection 58
Credit card or prepaid card 49
Credit card 19
Other 56
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 29016

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 571
Improper use of your report 225
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 118
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 96
Written notification about debt 28
Other 118
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 29016. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.