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Chesterfield County
Mount Croghan, SC
29727
29727 ZIP Code — Mount Croghan, SC
Chesterfield County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29727 is located in
Mount Croghan ,
South Carolina ,
within Chesterfield County .
It covers approximately 50.58 square miles and serves a population of
1,846 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 843 .
About ZIP code 29727
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 $69,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $41,032. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 29727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,846
Population density
36 / sq mi
State FIPS
45
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
50.58 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
34.7389
Longitude
-80.2418
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
843
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.2%
57.4%
45.8%
$50k – $100k
25.4%
29.7%
30.5%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
11.3%
18.6%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.6%
5.1%
Demographics & statistics
$41,032
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 427 23.1% 18 and over 1,419 76.9% 65 and over 254 13.8% Median age 46.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
25.3%
Group Count % White 1,328 70.9% Black or African American 474 25.3% Hispanic or Latino 26 1.4% Other race 26 1.4% Two or more races 16 0.9% Asian 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.2%
57.4%
45.8%
$50k – $100k
25.4%
29.7%
30.5%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
11.3%
18.6%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.6%
5.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.7% $10k–$15k 7.2% $15k–$25k 23.6% $25k–$35k 5.5% $35k–$50k 16.4% $50k–$75k 12.1% $75k–$100k 9.4% $100k–$150k 3.2% $150k–$200k 11.6% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $41,032
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $69,500 Median rent / month $551 Owner occupied 70.0% Renter occupied 30.0% Vacant 20.8% Single-family detached 51.7% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 47.5% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 19.6% 1990–1999 35.3% 1980–1989 15.8% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 2.4% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 0.4% 1939 or earlier 6.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 33.0% 3 bedrooms 47.8% 4 bedrooms 17.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.9% 1 vehicle 31.2% 2 vehicles 32.1% 3 or more 27.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.2% Electricity 83.3% Propane / LP gas 1.7% Fuel oil 8.8% Wood 5.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 446 53.5% Cohabiting couple 84 10.1% Male householder, no spouse 215 25.8% Female householder, no spouse 89 10.7% Households with children under 18 204 24.5% Households with seniors (65+) 196 23.5% Average household size 2.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.8% 12.3% Married 53.0% 60.7% Separated 10.6% 12.1% Widowed 2.7% 6.6% Divorced 16.9% 8.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.4%
Some HS, no diploma
12.5%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
0.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.0% Bachelor's or higher 6.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 7.1% Kindergarten 2 0.6% Elementary school 223 65.8% High school 89 26.3% College / grad school 1 0.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Agriculture & mining
13.6%
Public administration
12.2%
Transportation & utilities
11.4%
Professional & management
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.4% Service 20.8% Sales & office 4.8% Natural resources & construction 20.1% Production & transportation 30.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.4% Government 21.8% Self-employed 1.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 97.7% Carpool 2.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.4% Retirement income 6.2% Supplemental Security 20.6% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 17.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.2% High blood pressure 41.1% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 29.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 5.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.1% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 33.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.8% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 17.6% Poor physical health 14.2% No health insurance 21.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 58.0% Cholesterol screening 86.6% Teeth loss 22.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 125 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 14.0% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 14.7% 65 and over 31.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.3% Public insurance 39.8% No insurance 21.5% Uninsured under 19 32.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,740 94.3% Spanish 95 5.5% Other Indo-European 95 5.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,724 93.4% Born in same state 1,722 93.3% Born in different state 775 42.0% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 122 6.6% Not a US citizen 27 22.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 137 7.4% Arab 111 6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 105 5.7% Italian 25 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.2% Internet access 82.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29727
What city is ZIP code 29727 in?
ZIP code 29727 is primarily assigned to Mount Croghan, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29727 in?
ZIP code 29727 falls within Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 29727?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29727?
The median home value in ZIP code 29727 is $69,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29727?
The median household income in ZIP code 29727 is $41,032, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 29727?
ZIP code 29727 has an estimated population of 1,846 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29727 in?
ZIP code 29727 observes the EST timezone.
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