The ZIP Code 29742 is associated with Sharon, SC in York County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,502. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 85.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,458. Approximately 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $45,602.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29742 is $45,602, while the region's mean household income is $58,072. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,458. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29742 of $24,458 is approximately 16.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 10.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately14.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 29742 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.8% of 29742 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 29742, 85.7% of the population graduated high school, while 7.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.0% in this York County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.7% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29742 are older than average. The median age of 46.0 years in ZIP Code 29742 is approximately 20.73% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 29742 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 29742 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29742, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 29742 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29742 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.5%), followed by Black or African American (12.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29742 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29742 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29742, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% 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 York County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29742, an estimated 21.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this York County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
In 29742, 62.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.2 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29742 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 12.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29742 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.1% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 24.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 7.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29742 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.37% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.12% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29742 | 10.63¢/kWh | 9.4¢/kWh | 6.94¢/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 29742 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.54 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.18 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.67 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.92 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.54 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.36 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.18 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29742, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29742 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this York County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 9 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 5 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 11 |
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Trouble during payment process | 1 |