29730 ZIP Code — Rock Hill, SC
York County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29730 is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, within York County. It covers approximately 119.36 square miles and serves a population of 56,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.
About ZIP code 29730
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $57,488. 31% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
56,727
population
119.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29730 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29730
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rock Hill | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29734 Rock Hill (2.8 mi)
29733 Rock Hill (3.6 mi)
29732 Rock Hill (6.4 mi)
29712 Edgemoor (6.5 mi)
29704 Catawba (7.4 mi)
29715 Fort Mill (10.9 mi)
29708 Fort Mill (11.4 mi)
29726 Mc Connells (11.7 mi)
29707 Fort Mill (12 mi)
29745 York (12.5 mi)
29729 Richburg (13.7 mi)
29714 Fort Lawn (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56,727 |
| Population density | 475 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 119.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.8857 |
| Longitude | -81.0209 |
| 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 | 50.8% | 36.0% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.1% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.9% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
56,727
Population
475
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$57,488
Median household income
$33,325
Per capita income
$205,800
Median home value
$1,161
Median monthly rent
56.2%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
15,174
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,493
Under 5
1,664
1,898
5–9
2,115
1,516
10–14
1,690
1,672
15–19
1,864
2,118
20–24
2,362
4,255
25–34
4,743
2,957
35–44
3,297
3,649
45–54
4,068
1,763
55–59
1,965
1,765
60–64
1,967
2,356
65–74
2,627
1,077
75–84
1,200
305
85+
341
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,665 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 44,062 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,906 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.3%
Black or African American
37.8%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,007 | 51.3% |
| Black or African American | 22,086 | 37.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,364 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,724 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,006 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 786 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 472 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.8% | 36.0% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.1% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.9% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $57,488 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
25.4%
$300k–$500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,161 |
| Owner occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter occupied | 43.8% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 63.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.9% |
| Electricity | 53.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,959 | 37.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,819 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,138 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,801 | 37.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,553 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,295 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.8% | 37.1% |
| Married | 44.0% | 38.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 574 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 600 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,922 | 44.2% |
| High school | 2,823 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,483 | 26.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Construction
5.3%
Wholesale trade
4.7%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
19.0%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,612 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 10.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,570 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 841 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 670 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 68 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,209 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 53,776 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 29,419 | 51.9% |
| Foreign born | 433 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,518 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 791 | 31.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,796 | 12% |
| French | 4,492 | 7.9% |
| Italian | 3,936 | 6.9% |
| English | 321 | 0.6% |
| German | 320 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 104 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 76 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 61 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 23 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29730
What part of Rock Hill is ZIP code 29730?
ZIP code 29730 covers a portion of Rock Hill, South Carolina, within York County.
What county is ZIP code 29730 in?
ZIP code 29730 falls within York County, South Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 29730?
ZIP code 29730 has an estimated population of 56,727 residents, with a density of 475 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29730?
The median household income in ZIP code 29730 is $57,488, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29730?
The median home value in ZIP code 29730 is $205,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 29730 in?
ZIP code 29730 observes the EST timezone.