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.

ZIP Code 29379 Data

Population 17,380
Median Household Income $41,200
Median Home Value $96,600
Median Rent $783
Median Age 45.6
Unemployment Rate 9.2%
Poverty Rate 23.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%
County Union County

ZIP 29379 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 29379SC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population17k12k10k
Median Household Income$41k$58k$73k
Median Home Value$96k$188k$258k
Median Rent$783$960$1,088
Median Age45.642.443.2
Unemployment Rate9.2%5.4%5.0%
Poverty Rate23.5%17.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher13.0%24.4%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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