29704 ZIP Code — Catawba, SC

York County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29704 is located in Catawba, South Carolina, within York County. It covers approximately 26.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29704

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,639. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29704 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,512

population

26.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29704 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29704

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Catawba	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29712 Edgemoor (4.2 mi) 29730 Rock Hill (7.4 mi) 29714 Fort Lawn (8.3 mi) 29734 Rock Hill (9.5 mi) 29729 Richburg (10.3 mi) 29733 Rock Hill (10.3 mi) 29722 Lancaster (10.8 mi) 29707 Fort Mill (12.5 mi) 28173 Waxhaw (12.9 mi) 29720 Lancaster (13.1 mi) 29732 Rock Hill (13.6 mi) 29715 Fort Mill (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,512
Population density	134 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	26.27 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	34.8177
Longitude	-80.9202
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	36.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	31.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	25.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	7.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,512

Population

134

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$67,639

Median household income

$36,179

Per capita income

$221,300

Median home value

$870

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

1,312

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

103

5–9

116

10–14

101

161

15–19

141

20–24

268

25–34

235

245

35–44

214

314

45–54

274

131

55–59

115

180

60–64

158

187

65–74

164

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	769	21.9%
18 and over	2,743	78.1%
65 and over	424	12.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Black or African American 13.3%

Asian 1.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,875	80.9%
Black or African American	474	13.3%
Asian	67	1.9%
Two or more races	65	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	42	1.2%
Other race	31	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	36.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	31.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	25.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	7.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$67,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 34.8%

$300k–$500k 18.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,300
Median rent / month	$870
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	29.8%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	50.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	74.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	798	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	56	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	171	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	279	21.4%
Households with children under 18	357	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	26.4%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	30.1%
Married	56.7%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	11.2%
Divorced	4.2%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	6.9%
Kindergarten	18	2.5%
Elementary school	232	32.8%
High school	315	44.6%
College / grad school	93	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 15.8%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Construction 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Other services 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	13.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,291	93.7%
Spanish	32	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,452	98.3%
Born in same state	3,428	97.6%
Born in different state	2,227	63.4%
Foreign born	24	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	60	1.7%
Not a US citizen	32	53.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	462	13.2%
Arab	429	12.2%
Italian	271	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.5%
German	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	95.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29704

What city is ZIP code 29704 in?

ZIP code 29704 is primarily assigned to Catawba, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29704 in?

ZIP code 29704 falls within York County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29704 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 29704 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29704 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 29704 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 29704?

ZIP code 29704 has an estimated population of 3,512 residents, with a density of 134 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29704?

The median home value in ZIP code 29704 is $221,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 29704 in?

ZIP code 29704 observes the EST timezone.