The ZIP Code 29640 is associated with Easley, SC in Pickens County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 30,757. About 20.3% of residents in ZIP Code 29640 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 40.6 years. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 80.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,391. Approximately 11% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $48,611.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29640 is $48,611, while the region's mean household income is $59,645. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,391. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29640 of $24,391 is approximately 17.11% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 11.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately20% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 29640 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.5% of 29640 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 | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 29640, 80.7% of the population graduated high school, while 17.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.3% in this Pickens County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29640 are older than average. The median age of 40.6 years in ZIP Code 29640 is approximately 6.56% 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 20.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 29640 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 29640 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29640, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 5.4% of 29640 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29640 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.1%), followed by Black or African American (9.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29640 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29640 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29640, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pickens County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29640, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pickens County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
In 29640, 60.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.0 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29640 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 29640 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.7% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29640 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29640 | 10.63¢/kWh | 9.61¢/kWh | 5.63¢/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 29640 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.76 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.65 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.81 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.71 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.71 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29640, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 29640 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pickens County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 66 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 43 |
| Debt collection | 25 |
| Checking or savings account | 8 |
| Credit card | 5 |
| Other | 22 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 49 |
| Improper use of your report | 33 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 25 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 10 |
| Written notification about debt | 6 |
| Other | 46 |