29717 ZIP Code — Hickory Grove, SC

York County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29717 is located in Hickory Grove, South Carolina, within York County. It covers approximately 37.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/864.

About ZIP code 29717

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 $144,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,000. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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 29717 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,564

population

37.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29742 Sharon (5 mi) 29743 Smyrna (5.3 mi) 29340 Gaffney (10.1 mi) 29702 Blacksburg (11.1 mi) 29726 Mc Connells (13.1 mi) 29745 York (13.4 mi) 29353 Jonesville (14.4 mi) 29372 Pacolet (15.2 mi) 29710 Clover (15.9 mi) 29395 Jonesville (16.3 mi) 28073 Grover (18.3 mi) 29341 Gaffney (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,564
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	37.36 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	34.9430
Longitude	-81.4362
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803/864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	36.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	25.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	7.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,564

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$28,007

Per capita income

$144,900

Median home value

$940

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

518

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

105

35–44

103

115

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	17.2%
18 and over	1,295	82.8%
65 and over	348	22.3%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Black or African American 16.5%

Two or more races 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,243	79.4%
Black or African American	259	16.5%
Two or more races	55	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	36.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	25.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	7.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,900
Median rent / month	$940
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	9.3%
No fuel used	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	301	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	191	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	102	16.6%
Households with children under 18	133	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	37.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	30.9%
Married	50.5%	48.5%
Separated	1.4%	2.8%
Widowed	3.8%	11.6%
Divorced	12.4%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.5%
Kindergarten	9	3.7%
Elementary school	145	59.7%
High school	23	9.5%
College / grad school	60	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.3%

Retail trade 18.0%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Public administration 4.0%

Information 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Professional & management 3.3%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Construction 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 48.9%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,465	93.7%
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)	1,562	99.9%
Born in same state	1,560	99.7%
Born in different state	987	63.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	504	32.2%
French	227	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	122	7.8%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29717

What city is ZIP code 29717 in?

ZIP code 29717 is primarily assigned to Hickory Grove, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29717 in?

ZIP code 29717 falls within York County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29717?

23% of residents in ZIP code 29717 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29717?

The median home value in ZIP code 29717 is $144,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 29717?

ZIP code 29717 has an estimated population of 1,564 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29717?

The median household income in ZIP code 29717 is $60,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29717 in?

ZIP code 29717 observes the EST timezone.