What to know about ZIP 29721
ZIP code 29721 covers ZIP 29721 with a population of about 3,353.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.8 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the CHARLOTTE media market.
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ZIP Code 29721 — 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
3,353
Density
N/A
Median income
$29,196
-61% vs US avg
Home value
$79,900
-77% vs US avg
Median rent
$610
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 29721
Income and economy in ZIP 29721
Median household income in ZIP 29721 is about $29,196 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 31.4%; unemployment rate near 20.4%; 9.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 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 29721
Median home value is about $79,900 — about 77% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $610 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 32.4% (about 33.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29721, a household would need roughly $22,000 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 $513. That sits below the local median household income ($29,196), 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.