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Zip Code 29906 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    22,068
  • Density
    455 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $127,800
  • Med. Rent
    $992

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 29906 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,957 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Owner-to-tenant Housing Occupied Ratio 1:1.01
#3,940 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 6.49%
#4,902 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $992
#5,066 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 22068 Residents
#5,664 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 8669

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 29906 is 22,068 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.03 | Zip Code 29906 land area is 48.5111 sq. miles | Population density is 454.91 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 26.6
Median Age - Male 24.9
Median Age - Female 28

Median age of zip code 29906 is 37.4% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 28.5% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 29906 is 39% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 30.4% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 29906 median age is 35.6% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 27.3% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 13039
Black or African American population 7276
Asian population 147
American Indian and Alaska Native population 50
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 540

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.1% Czech 0.1%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 1.2%
English 5.7% French No Basque 2.6%
French Canadian 0.6% German 11.7%
Greek 0% Hungarian 0.2%
Irish 10.6% Italian 4.1%
Lithuanian 0.1% Norwegian 0.5%
Polish 1.2% Portuguese 0.1%
Russian 0.2% Scotch-Irish 1.5%
Scottish 1.6% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 1.2% Swedish 0.6%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0.1%
USA 6.9% Welsh 0.7%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 1% Other Ancestries 40.8%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 5826
Married couples 72.07%
Other couples 27.93%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 23.12% 26.87%
$30,000 and $50,000 33.04% 32.97%
$50,000 and $100,000 34.47% 31.97%
$100,000 and $200,000 7.76% 6.53%
$200,000 or more 1.61% 1.67%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 89.23%
Spanish language 8.41%
Other European language 1.7%
Asian language 0.56%
Other language 0.11%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 7492
Detached housing units 54.87%
Attached housing units 3.19%
2 units 0.6%
3 - 4 units 0.49%
5 - 9 units 0.68%
10 - 19 units 5.21%
20 - 49 units 1.8%
50 or more units 0.23%
Mobile homes 32.11%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.81%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 93.17%
Use public transportation 0.31%
Use Motorcycle 1.67%
Use bicycle 0.06%
Walk to work 2.45%
Work at home 2.34%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 4.56%
Attend Public School 19.6%
Attend college undergraduate program 6.49%
Attent graduate studies 0.98%
Not enrolled in school 68.36%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 4.77%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 6.29%
High school diploma 33.59%
Some college, no degree 32.74%
Associate degree 10.66%
Bachelor's degree 10.79%
Graduate or professional degree 1.16%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 318
Retail Trade 75
Construction 47
Other Services (except Public Administration) 45
Accommodation and Food Services 24
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 20
Finance and Insurance 19
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 19
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 17
Health Care and Social Assistance 16
Manufacturing 12
Transportation and Warehousing 8
Information 5
Wholesale Trade 5
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2
Educational Services 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 86.42%
Housing vacant 13.58%
Housing occupied by owner 49.67%
Housing occupied by tenant 50.33%
Total Rented Units 3771
Median Contract Gross Rent $929
Median Gross Rent $992
Median Home Value $127,800

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 29906 median gross rent is 6.78% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 8669
Detached housing units 51.61%
Attached housing units 3.13%
2 units 0.81%
3 - 4 units 0.81%
5 - 9 units 0.59%
10 - 19 units 4.5%
20 - 49 units 1.56%
50 or more units 0.2%
Mobile homes 36.11%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.7%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $3,275,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $2,613,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $662,200

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