The ZIP Code 29178 is associated with Whitmire, SC in Newberry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,214. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 77.1% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $20,508. The median age in the 29178 ZIP Code is 44.4 years, with 24.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $38,362, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29178 is $38,362, while the region's mean household income is $49,846. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,508. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29178 of $20,508 is approximately 30.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 14.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately49.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 29178 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.2% of 29178 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 29178, 77.1% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.8% in this Newberry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.9% |
| Associate's degree | 13.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29178 are older than average. The median age of 44.4 years in ZIP Code 29178 is approximately 16.54% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 29178 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 29178 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29178, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 29178 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29178 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.4%), followed by Black or African American (22.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.4% |
| Black or African American | 22.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29178 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29178 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29178, 98.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Newberry County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29178, an estimated 18.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Newberry County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.2% |
In 29178, 51.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.3 minutes. Approximately 26.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29178 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 25.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 29178 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 26.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.7% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29178 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.35 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.85% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29178 | 9.84¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh | 5.24¢/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 29178 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.55 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.45 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.67 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.77 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.76 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.63 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.9 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.11 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.28 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29178, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29178 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Newberry County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 15 |
| Debt collection | 6 |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 14 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 4 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | 2 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 1 |
| Struggling to pay your loan | 1 |