ZIP Code 29379 Demographics & Data

Union, SC (ZIP Code 29379) Insights

South Carolina

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 29379

The ZIP Code 29379 is associated with Union, SC in Union County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 17,490. An estimated 19% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $39,843. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 82.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,906. The median age in ZIP Code 29379 is approximately 44.1 years, with 23.7% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 29379

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 29379 is 17,490.

Union, SC

The 29379 ZIP Code is associated with Union, SC in Union County.

Area Codes associated with 29379

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 29379 include 864.

Sunrise / Sunset in 29379

Sunrise: 7:00 am
Sunset: 5:21 pm
Sunrise in 29379 7:00 am
Sunrise in 29379 5:21 pm

Weather forecast for 29379

This Afternoon's forecast for 29379: Rain and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 29379

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 29379 Fair

Internet in 29379

About 79.0% of households in ZIP Code 29379 have a computer, while approximately 67.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 29379

Females comprise about 51.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 29379, while males account for approximately 48.5%.

Health Insurance in 29379

Data is currently unavailable for health insurance in ZIP Code 29379.

Income in ZIP Code 29379

The median household income in ZIP Code 29379 is $39,843, while the region's mean household income is $56,193. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,906. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29379 of $24,906 is approximately 15.36% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 19.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately103.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 29379 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.6% of 29379 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 29379. 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 29379

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 11.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.2%
$200,000 or more per year 1.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 29379

In ZIP Code 29379, 82.4% of the population graduated high school, while 12.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.8% in this Union County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 29379

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.8%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 10.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.8%
Graduate or professional degree 4.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 29379. 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 29379

Residents of ZIP Code 29379 are older than average. The median age of 44.1 years in ZIP Code 29379 is approximately 15.75% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 29379 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 29379 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 29379. 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 29379

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 5.0%
20 to 24 years 6.1%
25 to 34 years 12.1%
35 to 44 years 11.0%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 7.6%
60 to 64 years 7.4%
65 to 74 years 12.6%
75 to 84 years 6.0%
85 years and over 1.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 29379

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29379, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.5% of 29379 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29379 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.4%), followed by Black or African American (36.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 29379. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 29379

Industry Percent
White 65.4%
Black or African American 36.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 29379

In ZIP Code 29379, 99.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Union County region.

Language Spoken in 29379

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.1%
Spanish 0.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 29379. 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 29379

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29379, an estimated 16.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Union County region.

Age of Housing in 29379

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 13.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 29379. 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 29379

In 29379, 54.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 27.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29379 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 29379 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 29379. 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 29379

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.8%
Construction 5.0%
Manufacturing 27.2%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 15.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.1%
Information 0.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.7%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 4.8%

Utilities in ZIP Code 29379 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29379 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.43 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.8% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.6% 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 29379. This visualizes electricity rates in 29379 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 29379

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 29379 10.48¢/kWh 9.34¢/kWh 7.35¢/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 29379

Month ZIP Code 29379 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.65 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.22 3 6.31
Mar 5.59 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.78 5.13 7.3
May 5.88 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.64 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.59 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.02 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.64 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.08 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.25 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 29379. This visualizes solar power levels in 29379 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 29379 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29379, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29379 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Union 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 29379. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 29379

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 58
Credit reporting or credit repair services 29
Checking or savings account 4
Debt collection 2
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 29379

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 40
Improper use of your report 31
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 9
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
Unable to get your credit report or credit score 3
Other 7
* 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 29379. 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.