The ZIP Code 29321 is associated with Buffalo, SC in Union County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,044. The median household income is $45,618, while about 21% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 85.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $18,381. The median age in ZIP Code 29321 is approximately 37.5 years, with 14.1% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29321 is $45,618, while the region's mean household income is $49,540. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,381. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29321 of $18,381 is approximately 37.53% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 21.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately124.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.5% of the population in 29321 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 20.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 29321 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 23.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 29321, 85.4% of the population graduated high school, while 4.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.3% in this Union County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.0% |
| Associate's degree | 10.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29321 are younger than average. The median age of 37.5 years in ZIP Code 29321 is approximately 1.57% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 29321 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.6% are aged 5 to 9 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 29321 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29321, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 29321 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29321 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.2%), followed by Black or African American (16.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 16.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29321 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 29321 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.0% of adults 18 and older in this Union County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29321 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.1% of those 18 and above in 29321 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 29321 include obesity (38.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 61.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| Current smoking | 22.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.4% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.5% |
In ZIP Code 29321, 99.0% 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 0.0% 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 Union County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29321, an estimated 24.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Union County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.6% |
In 29321, 69.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.0 minutes. Approximately 20.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29321 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29321 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 19.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 14.8% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29321 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29321 | 11.7¢/kWh | 10.24¢/kWh | 6.59¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 14.21¢/kWh | 10.65¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29321 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.97 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.75 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.73 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.85 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.24 | 1.78 | 5.46 |