The ZIP Code 29123 is associated with Pelion, SC in Lexington County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 8,091. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 82.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,340. The median age in the 29123 ZIP Code is 36.0 years, with 13.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $44,442, with an estimated 20% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29123 is $44,442, while the region's mean household income is $56,364. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,340. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29123 of $21,340 is approximately 27.48% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 19.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately105.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 29123 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.4% of 29123 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 29123, 82.5% of the population graduated high school, while 10.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.6% in this Lexington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29123 are younger than average. The median age of 36.0 years in ZIP Code 29123 is approximately 5.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 29123 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 29123 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29123, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 8.0% of 29123 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29123 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.9%), followed by Black or African American (8.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29123 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29123 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29123, 92.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lexington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29123, an estimated 32.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 29.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lexington County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 29.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
In 29123, 66.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.3 minutes. Approximately 16.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29123 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 29123 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.7% |
| Public administration | 6.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29123 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29123 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 29123 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.66 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.94 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.66 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.86 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.78 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.55 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.62 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.71 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.34 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.19 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29123, debt collection have received the most complaints in 29123 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lexington County region was written notification about debt.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 8 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Student loan | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Written notification about debt | 7 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 2 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Problem caused by your funds being low | 1 |
| Other | 1 |