Smyrna, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29743
York County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,071
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,064
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smyrna pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29743 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 29743 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smyrna, York County, South Carolina, home to just 1,071 residents across 80.5 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29743 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,064 (35% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,362. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 0.2%. Median home value is $242,500 (7% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $862; 93.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 29743 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 →
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 29743, Smyrna, 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
1,071
Population
80.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29743?
31.6
Median Age
57.7%
Male
42.3%
Female
5.9%
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?
$86,064
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$47,362
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 29743 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Smyrna, 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)
$86,064 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
698housing units
698
Total Housing Units
694
Occupied Units
4
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,500
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$862
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 29743, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $973,000.
12
Businesses
30
Employees
$973K
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 33.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 33.3% |
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 29743 vs 29717 →
ZIP 29743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29702
Blacksburg (29702)
10,059 residents
- 29717 1,251
Hickory Grove (29717)
1,251 residents
- 29743 1,071
Smyrna (29743)
1,071 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29743 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29743
Smyrna (29743)
$86,064 median income
- 29717
Hickory Grove (29717)
$68,235 median income
- 29702
Blacksburg (29702)
$49,705 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29743 ranks the highest of 3 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 29743, 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 (1,071 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 29743 in?
ZIP code 29743 (Smyrna) 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 29743?
ZIP code 29743 in Smyrna, SC has a population of 1,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29743?
The median household income in ZIP 29743 is $86,064, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29743?
The median home value in ZIP 29743 is $242,500, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29743 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29743?
ZIP code 29743 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 30 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29743?
In ZIP code 29743, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29743?
In ZIP code 29743, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29743 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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