Rock Hill, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29732

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

53,781
389/sq mi
$84,937
Median income
$334,000
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rock Hill pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
389
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29732 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29732 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.1 square miles in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. The area is home to 53,781 residents, producing a population density of 389 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 29732 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29732 sits at $84,937 (33% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,349. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $334,000 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,333 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29732 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 29732 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 29732

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29732.

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 29732, Rock Hill, 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

53,781

Population

138.1

Area (sq mi)

389

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29732?

41.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 20.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$84,937

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$43,349

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29732 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,937 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

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

What does housing look like?

24,919

Total Housing Units

23,655

Occupied Units

1,264

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$334,000

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,333

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29732 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 166
2021 +14.8% 191
2022 +21.6% 232
2023 +9.2% 254
2024 +3.9% 263

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 1,374 business establishments in ZIP 29732, employing approximately 15,920 people with a combined annual payroll of $713,102,000.

1,374

Businesses

15,920

Employees

$713.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 270 19.6%
Retail trade 177 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 129 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 128 9.3%
Construction 124 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 99 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 87 6.3%
Finance and insurance 85 6.2%
Wholesale trade 41 3.0%
Manufacturing 32 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.4%
Educational services 18 1.3%
Information 17 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 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

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ZIP 29732 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 29732 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29732 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 29732 ranks #3 of 5 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
29733 Rock Hill, SC 1,751 3.4 mi
29730 Rock Hill, SC 52,365 6.6 mi
29745 York, SC 28,919 7.9 mi
29708 Fort Mill, SC 25,035 7.5 mi
29710 Clover, SC 29,449 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29732 in?
ZIP code 29732 (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 29732?
ZIP code 29732 in Rock Hill, SC has a population of 53,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29732?
The median household income in ZIP 29732 is $84,937, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29732?
The median home value in ZIP 29732 is $334,000, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29732?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29732 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29732?
ZIP code 29732 has 1,374 business establishments employing approximately 15,920 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29732?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29732 are: Health care and social assistance (270), Retail trade (177), Other services (except public administration) (129). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29732?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29732 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 29732?
In ZIP code 29732, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 29732?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29732 is 27.3 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 29732?
In ZIP code 29732, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29732?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29732 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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