Edgemoor, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29712
Chester County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,317
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,656
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edgemoor pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29712 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29712 covers 72.2 square miles in Edgemoor, Chester County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,317 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29712 reports a modest median household income of $62,656 (2% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,190. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.4% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $208,900 (8% below the average South Carolina ZIP); 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chester County, so 29712 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 29712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgemoor, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29712.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 29712, Edgemoor, 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
2,317
Population
72.2
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29712?
45.9
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$62,656
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$45,190
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29712 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Edgemoor, 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)
$62,656 Top 43% higher than 57% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
973housing units
973
Total Housing Units
849
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,900
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
1994
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2022)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29712 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6.3% | 119 |
| 2019 | +7.7% | 128 |
| 2020 | +2.9% | 132 |
| 2021 | +17.1% | 155 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 169 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 29712, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,383,000.
26
Businesses
115
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 26.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 29712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29730
Rock Hill (29730)
52,365 residents
- 29704 3,721
Catawba (29704)
3,721 residents
- 29714 2,927
Fort Lawn (29714)
2,927 residents
- 29712 2,317
Edgemoor (29712)
2,317 residents
- 29729 2,271
Richburg (29729)
2,271 residents
- 29733 1,751
Rock Hill (29733)
1,751 residents
- 29724 43
Lando (29724)
43 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29712 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29704
Catawba (29704)
$74,303 median income
- 29714
Fort Lawn (29714)
$70,475 median income
- 29730
Rock Hill (29730)
$68,543 median income
- 29712
Edgemoor (29712)
$62,656 median income
- 29729
Richburg (29729)
$53,618 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29712 ranks #4 of 5 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 29712, 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 (2,317 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 29712 in?
ZIP code 29712 (Edgemoor) is located in Chester County, South Carolina. Chester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chester-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29712?
ZIP code 29712 in Edgemoor, SC has a population of 2,317 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29712?
The median household income in ZIP 29712 is $62,656, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29712?
The median home value in ZIP 29712 is $208,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29712?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29712 is White at 86.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29712?
ZIP code 29712 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29712?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29712 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29712?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29712 increased by 9.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 29712?
In ZIP code 29712, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 29712?
In ZIP code 29712, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29712?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29712 is 1.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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