29712 ZIP Code — Edgemoor, SC

Chester County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29712 is located in Edgemoor, South Carolina, within Chester County. It covers approximately 28.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29712

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29712 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,797

population

28.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgemoor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29704 Catawba (4.2 mi) 29730 Rock Hill (6.5 mi) 29729 Richburg (7.4 mi) 29714 Fort Lawn (7.7 mi) 29734 Rock Hill (9.3 mi) 29733 Rock Hill (10.1 mi) 29732 Rock Hill (12.9 mi) 29722 Lancaster (13.4 mi) 29726 Mc Connells (14.3 mi) 29707 Fort Mill (15.6 mi) 29715 Fort Mill (16.1 mi) 29720 Lancaster (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,797
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	28.81 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.7946
Longitude	-80.9891
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	49.7%	55.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,797

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$46,917

Median household income

$35,880

Per capita income

$159,400

Median home value

$928

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

856

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

135

35–44

160

212

45–54

250

55–59

60–64

65–74

110

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	338	18.8%
18 and over	1,459	81.2%
65 and over	295	16.4%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Black or African American 13.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,555	86.5%
Black or African American	242	13.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	55.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	1.5%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 31.2%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	31.2%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$46,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,400
Median rent / month	$928
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	20.8%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	66.9%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	488	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	131	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	185	22.8%
Households with children under 18	106	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	328	40.4%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	3.7%
Married	64.8%	65.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	7.4%	14.9%
Divorced	11.6%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	17.0%
Kindergarten	112	32.2%
Elementary school	87	25.0%
High school	58	16.7%
College / grad school	32	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Other services 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Public administration 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Construction 4.7%

Information 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	20.1%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,679	93.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,745	97.1%
Born in same state	1,745	97.1%
Born in different state	850	47.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	2.9%
Not a US citizen	52	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	233	13%
Italian	116	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	103	5.7%
German	22	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29712

What city is ZIP code 29712 in?

ZIP code 29712 is primarily assigned to Edgemoor, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29712 in?

ZIP code 29712 falls within Chester County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29712 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 29712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 29712 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 29712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29712?

The median home value in ZIP code 29712 is $159,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29712?

The median household income in ZIP code 29712 is $46,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29712 in?

ZIP code 29712 observes the EST timezone.