The ZIP Code 29581 is associated with Nichols, SC in Horry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 4,459. The median household income is $37,759, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 29581 has a median age of approximately 40.9 years, with 27.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 82.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $20,708.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29581 is $37,759, while the region's mean household income is $50,501. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,708. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29581 of $20,708 is approximately 29.63% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 11.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately25.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.5% of the population in 29581 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.1% of 29581 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 29581, 82.8% of the population graduated high school, while 16.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.5% in this Horry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29581 are older than average. The median age of 40.9 years in ZIP Code 29581 is approximately 7.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 29581 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 29581 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29581, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 29581 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29581 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.2%), followed by Black or African American (16.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29581 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29581 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29581, 98.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% 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, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Horry County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29581, an estimated 20.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 3.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Horry County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
In 29581, 52.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.8 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29581 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.3% of 29581 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.3% |
| Construction | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 15.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 8.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29581 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 29581 | 13.21¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.28¢/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 29581 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.89 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.39 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.83 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.74 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.53 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.86 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.21 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29581, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29581 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Horry County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 8 |
| Debt collection | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 9 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | 2 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
| Struggling to pay your loan | 1 |