What to know about ZIP 29608
ZIP code 29608 covers ZIP 29608 with a population of about 3,174.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the GREENVLL - SPART - ASHEVLL - AND media market.
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ZIP Code 29608 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,174
Density
N/A
Median income
$31,888
-58% vs US avg
Home value
$584,200
+68% vs US avg
Median rent
$817
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29608
Income and economy in ZIP 29608
Median household income in ZIP 29608 is about $31,888 — about 58% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 34.4%; unemployment rate near 3.4%; 34.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 1.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Professional services; about 4.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 29608
Median home value is about $584,200 — about 68% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $817 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.7% (about 27.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29608, a household would need roughly $161,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,753. That is about 405% above the local median household income ($31,888), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.