Chapin, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29036
Lexington County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,140
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $113,986
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chapin pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 137
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29036 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29036 (Chapin, SC) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.2 in 2023 to 257.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chapin, Lexington County, South Carolina, home to 19,140 residents across 140.0 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29036 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,986 (79% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,930. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $410,700 (82% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while 91.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,011.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lexington County, so 29036 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 29036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chapin, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29036.
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29036, Chapin, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,140
Population
140.0
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29036?
44.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
5.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$113,986
Median Household Income
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$53,930
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29036 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Chapin, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$113,986 Top 4% higher than 96% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,994housing units
10,994
Total Housing Units
10,146
Occupied Units
848
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,700
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$2,011
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29036 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 210 |
| 2023 | +17.4% | 246 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 257 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 597 business establishments in ZIP 29036, employing approximately 4,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,321,000.
597
Businesses
4,450
Employees
$202.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 87 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 5.0% |
| Information | 12 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 29036 vs 29075 →
ZIP 29036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29072
Lexington (29072)
49,566 residents
- 29063
Irmo (29063)
32,717 residents
- 29212
Columbia (29212)
28,798 residents
- 29036 19,140
Chapin (29036)
19,140 residents
- 29075 2,963
Little Mountain (29075)
2,963 residents
- 29122 54
Peak (29122)
54 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29036 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29122
Peak (29122)
$138,472 median income
- 29036
Chapin (29036)
$113,986 median income
- 29072
Lexington (29072)
$106,382 median income
- 29063
Irmo (29063)
$91,973 median income
- 29212
Columbia (29212)
$77,142 median income
- 29075
Little Mountain (29075)
$75,884 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29036 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29036, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,140 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 29036 in?
ZIP code 29036 (Chapin) is located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lexington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lexington-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29036?
ZIP code 29036 in Chapin, SC has a population of 19,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29036?
The median household income in ZIP 29036 is $113,986, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29036?
The median home value in ZIP 29036 is $410,700, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29036 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29036?
ZIP code 29036 has 597 business establishments employing approximately 4,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29036 are: Construction (87), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Retail trade (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29036 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29036?
In ZIP code 29036, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29036 is 35.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29036?
In ZIP code 29036, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29036 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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