29379 ZIP Code – Union, South Carolina
29379 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Union, South Carolina, part of Union County with a population of approximately 17,380 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,200, which is below the South Carolina average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $96,600 is well below the national average, with 65.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $783, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 9.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.0%, well below the national average. At 45.6, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 29321, 29353, 29364.
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ZIP 29379 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29379 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $96k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $783 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.0% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29321 – Buffalo
- 29353 – Jonesville
- 29364 – Lockhart
- 29031 – Carlisle
- 29178 – Whitmire
- 29331 – Cross Anchor
- 29374 – Pauline
- 29372 – Pacolet
- 29335 – Enoree
- 29742 – Sharon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29321 | BUFFALO | 3,248 | $31,283 |
| 29353 | JONESVILLE | 3,483 | $59,906 |
| 29364 | LOCKHART | 557 | $23,681 |
| 29031 | CARLISLE | 1,864 | $60,313 |
| 29178 | WHITMIRE | 3,389 | $55,064 |