29714 ZIP Code — Fort Lawn, SC

Chester County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29714 is located in Fort Lawn, South Carolina, within Chester County. It covers approximately 32.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29714

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 $160,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,024. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29714 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,527

population

32.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29714 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29714

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29714. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Lawn	Acceptable
Fort Lawn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29729 Richburg (4.9 mi) 29712 Edgemoor (7.7 mi) 29704 Catawba (8.3 mi) 29722 Lancaster (8.8 mi) 29055 Great Falls (11.1 mi) 29720 Lancaster (13.6 mi) 29730 Rock Hill (14.1 mi) 29058 Heath Springs (15.1 mi) 29014 Blackstock (15.6 mi) 29734 Rock Hill (16.8 mi) 29733 Rock Hill (17.6 mi) 29706 Chester (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,527
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	32.56 sq mi
Water area	1.34 sq mi
Latitude	34.6975
Longitude	-80.9232
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	47.8%	55.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	29.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,527

Population

108

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$61,024

Median household income

$24,597

Per capita income

$160,100

Median home value

$1,191

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,106

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

114

189

5–9

183

170

10–14

166

151

15–19

147

20–24

151

25–34

146

202

35–44

197

248

45–54

242

137

55–59

133

60–64

159

65–74

155

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,164	33.0%
18 and over	2,363	67.0%
65 and over	568	16.1%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.1%

Black or African American 29%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,377	66.1%
Black or African American	1,043	29%
Two or more races	107	3%
Hispanic or Latino	71	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	55.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	29.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$61,024

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,100
Median rent / month	$1,191
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	54.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	36.8%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	69.6%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.0%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	1.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	588	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	74	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	167	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	435	34.4%
Households with children under 18	520	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	34.5%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	19.8%
Married	50.3%	48.2%
Separated	1.7%	1.9%
Widowed	6.4%	16.2%
Divorced	4.3%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	2.7%
Kindergarten	41	3.7%
Elementary school	662	60.3%
High school	258	23.5%
College / grad school	106	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.4%

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Professional & management 5.0%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.1

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	296	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,295	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)	3,521	99.8%
Born in same state	3,490	99.0%
Born in different state	2,643	74.9%
Foreign born	31	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	771	21.9%
French	325	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	0.9%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29714

What city is ZIP code 29714 in?

ZIP code 29714 is primarily assigned to Fort Lawn, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29714 in?

ZIP code 29714 falls within Chester County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29714 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 29714 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29714?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29714 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 29714 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 29714 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 29714 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29714 in?

ZIP code 29714 observes the EST timezone.