ZIP Code 29353 -- Kelton, SC

Union | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 81.72% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
3,675
Unknown
Median Income
$64,494
Home Value
$116,800
Median Rent
$499
Median Age
50.10
Diversity Index
45.20
Moderate
Cost of Living
41.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.4%

About ZIP Code 29353

ZIP code 29353 in Kelton, South Carolina is a unknown area with a population of 3,675. The median household income is $64,494, which is This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $116,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 41.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 50.10 years. Approximately 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Union, SC.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,675
Median Age
50.10
Male Population
1,696
46.1%
Female Population
1,979
53.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
45.20 Moderate
White
74.4%
Black or African American
18.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Other Race
2.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$64,494
Mean Household Income
$73,100
Per Capita Income
$31,533
Below Poverty Line
15.0%

This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$116,800
Median Rent
$499
Total Housing Units
1,926
Occupied Units
1,559
Vacant Units
367
19.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
81.7%
Renter Occupied
18.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 81.7% Renter 18.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,768
Employment Rate
95.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
88.7%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.2%

Cost of Living Index

41.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 29353 is 58.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Union

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
29379 Union 17,607 $40,879
29321 Buffalo 3,236 $34,464
29031 Carlisle 1,617 $61,143
29364 Lockhart 553 $25,089

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 29353

ZIP code 29353 (Kelton, SC) has a total population of 3,675 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 50.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 29353 is $64,494 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 29353 is primarily located in Kelton, South Carolina (SC). It falls within Union County.

The median home value in ZIP code 29353 is $116,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $499.

The median age in ZIP code 29353 is 50.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 29353 has a cost of living index of 41.66 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 29353, 12.24% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.20% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 29353 is 4.36%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 1.16% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.