The ZIP Code 29909 is associated with Okatie, SC in Jasper County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 19,419. It is estimated that 69.2% of residents in the 29909 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 69.6 years. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 97.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $48,277. An estimated 1% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $72,744.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29909 is $72,744, while the region's mean household income is $99,844. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $48,277. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29909 of $48,277 is approximately 64.06% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 0.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 92.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 29909 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.8% of 29909 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.4% |
In ZIP Code 29909, 97.5% of the population graduated high school, while 47.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.8% in this Jasper County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 21.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29909 are older than average. The median age of 69.6 years in ZIP Code 29909 is approximately 82.68% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 92.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 69.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 34.3% of the population in 29909 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 24.5% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 29909 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 4.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 34.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 24.5% |
| 85 years and over | 6.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29909, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 29909 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29909 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.6%), followed by Black or African American (4.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29909 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29909 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29909, 96.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jasper County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29909, an estimated 54.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 30.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Jasper County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 54.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
In 29909, 27.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.5 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29909 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 29909 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.8% |
| Retail trade | 23.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.2% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29909 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29909 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/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 29909 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.1 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.78 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.1 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.89 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.55 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.66 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.31 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29909, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 29909 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jasper County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 37 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 22 |
| Debt collection | 13 |
| Checking or savings account | 6 |
| Mortgage | 5 |
| Other | 9 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 23 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 19 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 16 |
| Written notification about debt | 6 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 4 |
| Other | 24 |