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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
$62,969
Median income
$245,500
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 29720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 734.3 square miles in Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina. The area is home to 46,041 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 29720 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29720 sits at $62,969 (1% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,828. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $245,500 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $891 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 29720 sits relative to South Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 29720

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29720.

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 29720, Lancaster, 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

46,041

Population

734.3

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29720?

42.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 24.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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

$33,828

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29720 ranks nationally

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

$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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

22,777

Total Housing Units

20,644

Occupied Units

2,133

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$245,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Lancaster, SC

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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