PlainZIP

Fort Mill, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29715

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

24,823
283/sq mi
$109,689
Median income
$448,100
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Mill pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
283
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29715 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29715 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina, with 24,823 residents across 87.7 square miles, a density of 283 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29715 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,689 (72% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $51,930. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $448,100 (98% above the state average) with median rent at $1,580 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29715, plus 6 more within York County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 29715

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Mill, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29715.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29715, Fort Mill, 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

24,823

Population

87.7

Area (sq mi)

283

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29715?

38.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.3%
African American 12.8%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$109,689

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$51,930

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29715 ranks nationally

Fort Mill, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,689 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

17,814

Total Housing Units

17,354

Occupied Units

460

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$448,100

Median Home Value

+98% vs state

$1,580

Median Rent

2008

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29715 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 187
2021 +14.3% 214
2022 +21.8% 261
2023 +9.1% 284
2024 +8.1% 307

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 928 business establishments in ZIP 29715, employing approximately 25,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,914,929,000.

928

Businesses

25,068

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 98 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 90 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 86 9.3%
Construction 82 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 79 8.5%
Finance and insurance 69 7.4%
Retail trade 67 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 6.8%
Wholesale trade 50 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.1%
Manufacturing 27 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.4%
Information 16 1.7%
Educational services 16 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.0%
Utilities 4 0.4%

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 29715 vs 29708 →

ZIP 29715 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 29715 ranks #7 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 29715 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 29715 ranks #6 of 9 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
29708 Fort Mill, SC 25,035 4.2 mi
29707 Fort Mill, SC 17,742 4.5 mi
28134 Pineville, NC 9,453 5.6 mi
28273 Charlotte, NC 31,478 8.1 mi
28277 Charlotte, NC 59,664 6.8 mi
29733 Rock Hill, SC 1,751 7.7 mi
28210 Charlotte, NC 42,263 9.1 mi
28278 Charlotte, NC 19,283 9.4 mi
28226 Charlotte, NC 37,286 9.0 mi
29730 Rock Hill, SC 52,365 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

29732 standard
Rock Hill, SC
Pop: 53,781
29730 standard
Rock Hill, SC
Pop: 52,365
29710 standard
Clover, SC
Pop: 29,449
29745 standard
York, SC
Pop: 28,919
29708 standard
Fort Mill, SC
Pop: 25,035
29704 standard
Catawba, SC
Pop: 3,721

Related Areas

York County Fort Mill, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29715 in? ▼
ZIP code 29715 (Fort Mill) 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 29715? ▼
ZIP code 29715 in Fort Mill, SC has a population of 24,823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29715? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29715 is $109,689, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29715? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29715 is $448,100, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29715? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29715 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29715? ▼
ZIP code 29715 has 928 business establishments employing approximately 25,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29715? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29715 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (120), Other services (except public administration) (98), Real estate and rental and leasing (90). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29715? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29715 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 29715? ▼
In ZIP code 29715, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 29715? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29715 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29715? ▼
In ZIP code 29715, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29715? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29715 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.