ZIP Code 29938 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

ZIP code 29938 covers ZIP 29938 with a population of about 3,920.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 60.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the SAVANNAH media market.

ZIP 29938 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (41.5%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 29938 is about $100,373 — about 34% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.4%; unemployment rate near 2.2%; 53.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Manufacturing; about 15.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $573,100 — about 65% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,420 (about 22% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 86.9% (about 21.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 29938, a household would need roughly $158,000 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 $3,681. That is about 57% above the local median household income ($100,373), 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.