What to know about ZIP 29648
ZIP code 29648 covers ZIP 29648 with a population of about 4,938.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the GREENVLL - SPART - ASHEVLL - AND media market.
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ZIP Code 29648 — 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
4,938
Density
N/A
Median income
$20,598
-73% vs US avg
Home value
$65,300
-81% vs US avg
Median rent
$467
-60% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29648
Income and economy in ZIP 29648
Median household income in ZIP 29648 is about $20,598 — about 73% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 34.1%; unemployment rate near 7.8%; 15.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Education; about 0.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.7 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 29648
Median home value is about $65,300 — about 81% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $467 (about 60% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 21.5% (about 43.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29648, a household would need roughly $18,000 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 $419. That sits below the local median household income ($20,598), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.