ZIP Code 29712, South Carolina
ZIP Code 29712 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 29712 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Chester County / York County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,047. The land area covers 28.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,047 | ±503 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 849 | ±191 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 973 | ±203 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 849 | ±191 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 124 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $208,900 | ±$42,683 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,656 | ±$20,635 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,190 | ±$17,072 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 29 | ±45 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,158 | ±350 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.7% | ±6.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GUS Population: 32,323 (2024)
ID: 134410
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
PO BOX 580, CHESTER SC 29706-0580
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lancaster, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Chester, SC | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Rock Hill, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Rock Hill, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fort Mill, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lancaster, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rock Hill, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fort Mill, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Rock Hill, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Rock Hill, SC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clinton College
|
College | 8.9 mi away | 1029 Crawford Rd, Rock Hill, SC, 29730 |
80332774028151
|
|
LEWISVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 5.8 mi away | 3771 LANCASTER HWY, RICHBURG, SC, 29729 |
(803) 789-7800
|
|
York Technical College
|
College | 9.5 mi away | 452 S Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC, 29730 |
8033278000
|
|
YORK COUNTY LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.3 mi away | 138 EAST BLACK STREET, ROCK HILL, SC, 29730 |
(803) 981-5858
|
|
Winthrop University
|
College | 10.4 mi away | 701 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC, 29733 |
8033232211
|
|
YORK COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
|
Library | 9.3 mi away | 138 EAST BLACK STREET, ROCK HILL, SC, 29730 |
(803) 981-5842
|
|
University of South Carolina-Lancaster
|
College | 11.5 mi away | 476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster, SC, 29720-0889 |
8033137000
|
|
DEL WEBB LIBRARY AT INDIAN LAND
|
Library | 12.3 mi away | 7641 CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707 |
(803) 548-9260
|
|
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill
|
College Vocational | 11.9 mi away | 2375 Cherry Road Suite #102, Rock Hill, SC, 29732 |
8033285166
|
|
LANCASTER COUNTY LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.1 mi away | 313 S. WHITE ST., LANCASTER, SC, 29720 |
(803) 285-1502
|
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WINTHROP UNIV, SC US, located 10.3 miles from ZCTA5 29712. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.5° | 32.6° | 43.0° | 3.58" | — |
| February | 57.8° | 35.0° | 46.4° | 3.12" | — |
| March | 65.5° | 41.6° | 53.5° | 3.90" | — |
| April | 74.8° | 49.9° | 62.3° | 3.73" | — |
| May | 81.2° | 58.6° | 69.9° | 3.53" | — |
| June | 87.6° | 66.5° | 77.0° | 4.11" | — |
| July | 90.7° | 69.7° | 80.2° | 3.57" | — |
| August | 89.0° | 68.9° | 78.9° | 3.72" | — |
| September | 83.5° | 63.0° | 73.3° | 3.56" | — |
| October | 74.0° | 51.2° | 62.6° | 2.94" | — |
| November | 63.8° | 40.9° | 52.3° | 3.28" | — |
| December | 55.6° | 35.2° | 45.4° | 3.58" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Lesslie CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Richburg town | Town | 6.2 mi | — |
| Fort Lawn town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Van Wyck town | Town | 9.2 mi | — |
| Rock Hill city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 29712. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.