29729 ZIP Code — Richburg, SC

Chester County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29729 is located in Richburg, South Carolina, within Chester County. It covers approximately 69.62 square miles and serves a population of 2,204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29729

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 $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,370. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% 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 service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,204

population

69.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richburg	Acceptable
Richburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29714 Fort Lawn (4.9 mi) 29712 Edgemoor (7.4 mi) 29704 Catawba (10.3 mi) 29055 Great Falls (11.2 mi) 29014 Blackstock (12.1 mi) 29730 Rock Hill (13.7 mi) 29722 Lancaster (13.7 mi) 29706 Chester (14.2 mi) 29734 Rock Hill (16.5 mi) 29726 Mc Connells (17.3 mi) 29733 Rock Hill (17.3 mi) 29720 Lancaster (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,204
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	69.62 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	34.6881
Longitude	-81.0085
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	56.5%	55.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,204

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$44,370

Median household income

$27,569

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$991

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

905

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

118

20–24

107

145

25–34

132

185

35–44

168

152

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	17.8%
18 and over	1,812	82.2%
65 and over	347	15.7%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.8%

Black or African American 29.3%

Two or more races 9.9%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,287	57.8%
Black or African American	652	29.3%
Two or more races	221	9.9%
Asian	25	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1%
Other race	16	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	55.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.4%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	13.2%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$44,370

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 38.1%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$991
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	48.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	45.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	39.6%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	23.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.0%
Electricity	64.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	479	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	80	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	79	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	224	26.0%
Households with children under 18	188	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	29.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	25.8%
Married	56.0%	49.0%
Separated	0.2%	2.2%
Widowed	3.4%	9.7%
Divorced	13.2%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	7.0%
Kindergarten	10	2.6%
Elementary school	192	49.6%
High school	85	22.0%
College / grad school	73	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Public administration 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	27.9%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 56.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,091	94.9%
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)	2,177	98.8%
Born in same state	2,177	98.8%
Born in different state	1,631	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.2%
Not a US citizen	10	37.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	383	17.4%
Italian	143	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	79	3.6%
Irish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29729

What city is ZIP code 29729 in?

ZIP code 29729 is primarily assigned to Richburg, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29729 in?

ZIP code 29729 falls within Chester County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29729?

20% of residents in ZIP code 29729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29729?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 29729 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 29729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29729?

The median home value in ZIP code 29729 is $95,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29729 in?

ZIP code 29729 observes the EST timezone.