The ZIP Code 29543 is associated with Fork, SC in Dillon County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 663. The ZIP Code 29543 has a median age of approximately 46.8 years, with 41.2% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 48.1% of the population in 29543 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 27.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 29543 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 48.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 27.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 29543, 83.4% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.1% in this Dillon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.6% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 29543 are older than average. The median age of 46.8 years in ZIP Code 29543 is approximately 22.83% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.2% of the population in 29543 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 29543 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.4% |
| 85 years and over | 8.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 29543, 70.4% is one race, while 29.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 29543 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 29543 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (29.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.1% |
| Black or African American | 25.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 29543 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 52.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 29543 is high cholesterol, as approximately 47.4% of adults 18 and older in this Dillon County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 39.7% |
| High blood pressure | 52.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.7% |
| Current asthma | 10.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 21.6% |
| High cholesterol | 47.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 6.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 29543 is taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as an estimated 86.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.2% of those 18 and above in 29543 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 29543 include obesity (41.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (38.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 86.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 82.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 54.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.6% |
| Current smoking | 24.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 38.7% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.2% |
In ZIP Code 29543, 99.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% 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 Dillon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.2% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 29543, an estimated 39.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 29.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Dillon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 39.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 29.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
In 29543, 46.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.5 minutes. Approximately 33.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 29543 work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing, while an estimated 31.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 29543 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.0% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 33.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 29543 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.41 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.31% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29543 | 13.21¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.28¢/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 29543 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.9 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.82 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.83 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.83 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.66 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.12 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.35 | 1.78 | 5.46 |