29037 ZIP Code — Chappells, SC

Newberry County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29037 is located in Chappells, South Carolina, within Newberry County. It covers approximately 69.12 square miles and serves a population of 961 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29037

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,031) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 93 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29037 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

961

population

69.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chappells	Acceptable
Chappells	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29332 Cross Hill (6.7 mi) 29145 Silverstreet (7.5 mi) 29370 Mountville (9.9 mi) 29666 Ninety Six (10.9 mi) 29351 Joanna (11.9 mi) 29108 Newberry (14.1 mi) 29384 Waterloo (14.1 mi) 29138 Saluda (15.2 mi) 29649 Greenwood (15.4 mi) 29646 Greenwood (15.6 mi) 29647 Greenwood (16.2 mi) 29325 Clinton (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	961
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	69.12 sq mi
Water area	1.80 sq mi
Latitude	34.2246
Longitude	-81.8799
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	54.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	28.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	14.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

961

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$62,031

Median household income

$38,452

Per capita income

$139,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

485

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	245	25.5%
18 and over	716	74.5%
65 and over	218	22.7%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.6%

Black or African American 29.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Other race 6.5%

Group	Count	%
White	592	57.6%
Black or African American	302	29.4%
Hispanic or Latino	67	6.5%
Other race	67	6.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	54.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	28.6%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	14.8%	18.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	29.9%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$62,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 26.8%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	36.2%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	19.2%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	36.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	61.2%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	57.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	87	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	13.7%
Households with children under 18	138	41.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	126	37.6%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	13.5%
Married	55.1%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.5%
Divorced	9.7%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	127	44.7%
High school	29	10.2%
College / grad school	116	40.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 51.1%

Construction 16.0%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Education & healthcare 7.6%

Other services 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	34.0%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.0%
Government	2.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.0%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	93.4

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	857	89.2%
Spanish	20	2.3%
Other Indo-European	20	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	930	96.8%
Born in same state	930	96.8%
Born in different state	766	79.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	3.2%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	169	17.6%
Italian	32	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29037

What city is ZIP code 29037 in?

ZIP code 29037 is primarily assigned to Chappells, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29037 in?

ZIP code 29037 falls within Newberry County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29037 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 29037 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29037?

15% of residents in ZIP code 29037 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29037 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 29037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29037?

The median home value in ZIP code 29037 is $139,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29037 in?

ZIP code 29037 observes the EST timezone.