The ZIP Code 29481 is associated with Smoaks, SC in Colleton County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,529. The median household income is $32,019, while about 21% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 29481 is estimated to at 47.3 years, and about 28.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this South Carolina region, an estimated 82.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $18,515.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 29481 is $32,019, while the region's mean household income is $42,130. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,515. The per capita income in ZIP Code 29481 of $18,515 is approximately 37.08% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,426. An estimated 20.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately115.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 29481 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.2% of 29481 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 29481, 82.3% of the population graduated high school, while 11.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 50.7% in this Colleton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 50.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29481 are older than average. The median age of 47.3 years in ZIP Code 29481 is approximately 24.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 29481 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 29481 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29481, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 29481 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29481 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (47.7%), followed by Black or African American (47.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 47.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29481 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 29481 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 29481, 96.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 Colleton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29481, an estimated 26.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Colleton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
In 29481, 50.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.5 minutes. Approximately 24.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29481 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 29481 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.2% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 17.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.8% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29481 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29481 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.34¢/kWh | 10.96¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 29481 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.57 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.98 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.52 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.56 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.52 | 1.78 | 5.46 |