Rock Hill, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29730
York County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,365
- 168/sq mi High-density area
- $68,543
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rock Hill pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 168
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29730 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 29730 (Rock Hill, SC) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.7 in 2023 to 280.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29730 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, with 52,365 residents across 311.0 square miles, a density of 168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29730 reports a modest median household income of $68,543 (8% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,303. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $259,700 (15% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,309; 60.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 29730 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 29730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rock Hill, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29730.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
221 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
165 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
141 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
136 establishments
- Construction
Construction
131 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 29730, Rock Hill, 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
52,365
Population
311.0
Area (sq mi)
168
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29730?
36.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
4.1%
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?
$68,543
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$37,303
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29730 ranks nationally
Rock Hill, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,543 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
26,588housing units
26,588
Total Housing Units
24,375
Occupied Units
2,213
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,700
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,309
Median Rent
1991
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29730 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 173 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 200 |
| 2022 | +24.3% | 249 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 270 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 281 |
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 1,419 business establishments in ZIP 29730, employing approximately 25,092 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,375,049,000.
1,419
Businesses
25,092
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 221 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 165 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 141 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 136 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 131 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 89 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 82 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 4.1% |
| Information | 29 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 29730 vs 29733 →
ZIP 29730 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29732
Rock Hill (29732)
53,781 residents
- 29730
Rock Hill (29730)
52,365 residents
- 29715
Fort Mill (29715)
24,823 residents
- 29704 3,721
Catawba (29704)
3,721 residents
- 29712 2,317
Edgemoor (29712)
2,317 residents
- 29733 1,751
Rock Hill (29733)
1,751 residents
- 29724 43
Lando (29724)
43 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29730 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29730 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29715
Fort Mill (29715)
$109,689 median income
- 29732
Rock Hill (29732)
$84,937 median income
- 29704
Catawba (29704)
$74,303 median income
- 29730
Rock Hill (29730)
$68,543 median income
- 29712
Edgemoor (29712)
$62,656 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29730 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 29730, 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 (52,365 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 29730 in?
ZIP code 29730 (Rock Hill) 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 29730?
ZIP code 29730 in Rock Hill, SC has a population of 52,365 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29730?
The median household income in ZIP 29730 is $68,543, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29730?
The median home value in ZIP 29730 is $259,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29730 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29730?
ZIP code 29730 has 1,419 business establishments employing approximately 25,092 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29730 are: Retail trade (221), Other services (except public administration) (165), Accommodation and food services (141). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29730?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29730 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 29730?
In ZIP code 29730, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 29730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29730 is 25.2 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 29730?
In ZIP code 29730, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29730 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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