29709 ZIP Code — Chesterfield, SC

Chesterfield County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29709 is located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, within Chesterfield County. It covers approximately 100.19 square miles and serves a population of 5,803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29709

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,095. 41% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29709 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,803

population

100.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29709 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29709

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29709. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chesterfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29741 Ruby (5.2 mi) 29727 Mount Croghan (7.5 mi) 29584 Patrick (9.5 mi) 28119 Morven (11.2 mi) 29520 Cheraw (12.1 mi) 29718 Jefferson (14.1 mi) 29596 Wallace (16.3 mi) 29728 Pageland (18 mi) 28133 Peachland (18 mi) 29101 Mc Bee (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,803
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	100.19 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	34.7225
Longitude	-80.1119
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	843

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,803

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$55,095

Median household income

$28,467

Per capita income

$94,000

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

2,205

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

267

5–9

275

224

10–14

231

150

15–19

155

112

20–24

115

312

25–34

321

326

35–44

335

373

45–54

383

134

55–59

137

211

60–64

218

340

65–74

350

254

75–84

261

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,381	23.8%
18 and over	4,422	76.2%
65 and over	1,345	23.2%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.1%

Black or African American 21.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,258	72.1%
Black or African American	1,262	21.4%
Two or more races	130	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	104	1.8%
Other race	86	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	0.9%
Asian	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	57.4%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.7%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	11.3%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$55,095

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,000
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	80.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,103	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	96	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	416	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	759	32.0%
Households with children under 18	710	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	939	39.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	18.6%
Married	52.6%	46.7%
Separated	2.1%	1.9%
Widowed	5.8%	18.6%
Divorced	10.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	4.9%
Kindergarten	33	2.2%
Elementary school	948	62.8%
High school	273	18.1%
College / grad school	182	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 22.6%

Retail trade 13.8%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 5.0%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	0.1%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 39.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	323	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,624	96.9%
Spanish	39	0.7%
Other Indo-European	39	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,750	99.1%
Born in same state	5,657	97.5%
Born in different state	3,750	64.6%
Foreign born	93	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	53	0.9%
Not a US citizen	53	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	835	14.4%
Arab	610	10.5%
Italian	211	3.6%
Polish	38	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	31	0.5%
German	9	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29709

What city is ZIP code 29709 in?

ZIP code 29709 is primarily assigned to Chesterfield, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29709 in?

ZIP code 29709 falls within Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29709 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 29709 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29709?

The median home value in ZIP code 29709 is $94,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 29709?

ZIP code 29709 has an estimated population of 5,803 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29709?

The median household income in ZIP code 29709 is $55,095, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29709 in?

ZIP code 29709 observes the EST timezone.