Pageland, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29728
Chesterfield County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,301
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pageland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29728 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 29728 (Pageland, SC) rose +25.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 29728 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, home to 10,301 residents across 250.6 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29728 reports a modest median household income of $45,250 (29% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,599. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,900 (42% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $716; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chesterfield County, so 29728 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 29728
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pageland, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29728.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 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 29728, Pageland, 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
10,301
Population
250.6
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29728?
40.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.5%
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?
$45,250
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,599
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29728 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Pageland, 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)
$45,250 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
4,358housing units
4,358
Total Housing Units
3,635
Occupied Units
723
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$716
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 163 business establishments in ZIP 29728, employing approximately 4,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,864,000.
163
Businesses
4,546
Employees
$241.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 18 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
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 29728 vs 29727 →
ZIP 29728 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28112
Monroe (28112)
26,311 residents
- 29728 10,301
Pageland (29728)
10,301 residents
- 29718 3,856
Jefferson (29718)
3,856 residents
- 29727 1,650
Mount Croghan (29727)
1,650 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29728 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29728 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28112
Monroe (28112)
$80,495 median income
- 29718
Jefferson (29718)
$59,464 median income
- 29727
Mount Croghan (29727)
$47,904 median income
- 29728
Pageland (29728)
$45,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29728 ranks #4 of 4 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 29728, 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 (10,301 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 29728 in?
ZIP code 29728 (Pageland) is located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Chesterfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chesterfield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29728?
ZIP code 29728 in Pageland, SC has a population of 10,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29728?
The median household income in ZIP 29728 is $45,250, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29728?
The median home value in ZIP 29728 is $130,900, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29728 is White at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29728?
ZIP code 29728 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 4,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29728 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (18), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29728?
In ZIP code 29728, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 29728?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29728 is 28.3 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 29728?
In ZIP code 29728, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29728 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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