Lancaster, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29720
Lancaster County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,041
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,969
- Median income Near-median income area
- $245,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lancaster pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29720 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 29720 (Lancaster, SC) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.1 in 2023 to 256.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29720 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, with 46,041 residents across 734.3 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29720 reports a modest median household income of $62,969 (1% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,828. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,500 (9% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $891; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 29 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 29720.
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 29720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29720.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 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 29720, Lancaster, 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
46,041
Population
734.3
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29720?
42.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$62,969
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$33,828
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29720 ranks nationally
Lancaster, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,969 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
22,777housing units
22,777
Total Housing Units
20,644
Occupied Units
2,133
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1986
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29720 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 163 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 187 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 233 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 244 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 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 830 business establishments in ZIP 29720, employing approximately 9,747 people with a combined annual payroll of $512,100,000.
830
Businesses
9,747
Employees
$512.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 153 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 66 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.5% |
| Information | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29720, 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 (46,041 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 29720 in?
ZIP code 29720 (Lancaster) is located in Lancaster County, South Carolina. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29720?
ZIP code 29720 in Lancaster, SC has a population of 46,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29720?
The median household income in ZIP 29720 is $62,969, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29720?
The median home value in ZIP 29720 is $245,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29720?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29720 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29720?
ZIP code 29720 has 830 business establishments employing approximately 9,747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29720?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29720 are: Retail trade (153), Other services (except public administration) (128), Health care and social assistance (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29720?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29720 increased by 5.2% 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 29720?
In ZIP code 29720, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 29720?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29720 is 29.2 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 29720?
In ZIP code 29720, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29720?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29720 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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