The ZIP Code 29438 is associated with Edisto Island, SC in Colleton County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,424. Median househould income in this region is $56,987, while about 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 29438 is estimated to at 60.2 years, and about 45.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 91.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $45,957.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29438 is $56,987, while the region's mean household income is $99,465. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $45,957. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29438 of $45,957 is approximately 56.18% more than the per capita income in South Carolina overall of $29,426. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 29438 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.5% of 29438 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.5% |
In ZIP Code 29438, 91.0% of the population graduated high school, while 39.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Colleton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29438 are older than average. The median age of 60.2 years in ZIP Code 29438 is approximately 58.01% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 92.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 45.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 28.7% of the population in 29438 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 29438 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 28.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29438, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 29438 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29438 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.9%), followed by Black or African American (23.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Black or African American | 23.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29438 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 44.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 29438 is high cholesterol, as approximately 42.0% of adults 18 and older in this Colleton County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 44.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.1% |
| Current asthma | 9.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 16.0% |
| High cholesterol | 42.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29438 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.5% of those 18 and above in 29438 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 29438 include sleeping less than 7 hours (35.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (35.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 86.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 82.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| Current smoking | 16.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.3% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.2% |
In ZIP Code 29438, 96.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 Colleton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29438, an estimated 30.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 29.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Colleton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 29.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
In 29438, 51.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.3 minutes. Approximately 21.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29438 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 14.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 29438 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.0% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 9.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 21.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.7% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29438 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 29438 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/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 29438 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.31 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.93 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.65 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.07 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.94 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.88 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.59 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.93 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.92 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 29438, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 29438 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Colleton County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 6 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 5 |
| Debt collection | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 9 |
| Written notification about debt | 3 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |