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
$86,064
Median income
$242,500
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.5 square miles in Smyrna, York County, South Carolina. The area is home to 1,071 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 29743 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29743 sits at $86,064 (35% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $47,362. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $242,500 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 29743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 29743 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 →

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 29743, Smyrna, 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

1,071

Population

80.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29743?

31.6

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

$47,362

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 29743 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,064 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

698

Total Housing Units

694

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$242,500

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 29743 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 29743 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 29743 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 29743 ranks the highest of 3 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
29717 Hickory Grove, SC 1,251 5.6 mi
29702 Blacksburg, SC 10,059 7.5 mi

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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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