Catawba, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29704

York County, South Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,721
53/sq mi
$74,303
Median income
$243,800
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Catawba pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29704 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.9 square miles in Catawba, York County, South Carolina. The area is home to 3,721 residents, producing a population density of 53 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29704 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29704 sits at $74,303 (17% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,849. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $243,800 (8% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29704 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 29704 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29704.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29704, Catawba, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,721

Population

69.9

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29704?

50.0

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 13.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$74,303

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$43,849

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29704 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,303 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,348

Total Housing Units

1,251

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$243,800

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+26.4%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29704 have increased 26.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 175
2021 +19.3% 209
2022 +20.0% 251
2023 -1.0% 248
2024 +26.4% 314

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 29704, employing approximately 882 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,724,000.

48

Businesses

882

Employees

$65.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 27.1%
Retail trade 5 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 10.4%
Manufacturing 4 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.3%
Wholesale trade 3 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29704 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29704 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29704 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29712 Edgemoor, SC 2,317 4.4 mi
29714 Fort Lawn, SC 2,927 7.6 mi
29724 Lando, SC 43 6.3 mi
29730 Rock Hill, SC 52,365 7.5 mi
29729 Richburg, SC 2,271 11.2 mi
29733 Rock Hill, SC 1,751 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29704 in?
ZIP code 29704 (Catawba) is located in York County, South Carolina. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29704?
ZIP code 29704 in Catawba, SC has a population of 3,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29704?
The median household income in ZIP 29704 is $74,303, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29704?
The median home value in ZIP 29704 is $243,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29704?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29704 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29704?
ZIP code 29704 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29704?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29704 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29704?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29704 increased by 26.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 29704?
In ZIP code 29704, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29704?
In ZIP code 29704, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29704?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29704 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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