29743 ZIP Code — Smyrna, SC

York County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29743 is located in Smyrna, South Carolina, within York County. It covers approximately 37.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,913 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803/864.

About ZIP code 29743

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 $233,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,463. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 29743 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

1,913

population

37.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smyrna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29717 Hickory Grove (5.3 mi) 29702 Blacksburg (6.4 mi) 29742 Sharon (9.7 mi) 29340 Gaffney (11.1 mi) 29745 York (12.3 mi) 29710 Clover (12.6 mi) 28073 Grover (13.3 mi) 29726 Mc Connells (15.3 mi) 28086 Kings Mountain (16.7 mi) 29341 Gaffney (16.9 mi) 28052 Gastonia (17.6 mi) 29372 Pacolet (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,913
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	37.18 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.0187
Longitude	-81.4177
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	47.7%	36.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	31.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	25.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,913

Population

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$81,463

Median household income

$40,008

Per capita income

$233,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

632

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

229

25–34

235

103

35–44

106

105

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	17.6%
18 and over	1,577	82.4%
65 and over	130	6.8%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,721	86.3%
Two or more races	148	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	81	4.1%
Black or African American	44	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	36.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	31.1%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	25.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 36.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	36.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$81,463

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 38.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	44.4%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	9.8%
3 bedrooms	82.3%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	90.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	69	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	135	20.3%
Households with children under 18	201	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	14.7%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	28.7%
Married	74.6%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	14.5%
Divorced	8.3%	0.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.9%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 28.2%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	43.8%
Kindergarten	41	20.2%
Elementary school	36	17.7%
High school	37	18.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 30.0%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Other services 9.4%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 5.9%

Professional & management 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Retail trade 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	3.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.7%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.2%
Other means	5.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.5%
Retirement income	10.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	10.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	18.8%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,730	90.4%
Spanish	178	10.3%
Other Indo-European	178	10.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,599	83.6%
Born in same state	1,591	83.2%
Born in different state	625	32.7%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	314	16.4%
Not a US citizen	71	22.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	313	16.4%
French	151	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	150	7.8%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29743

What city is ZIP code 29743 in?

ZIP code 29743 is primarily assigned to Smyrna, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29743 in?

ZIP code 29743 falls within York County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29743 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 29743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 29743?

ZIP code 29743 has an estimated population of 1,913 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29743?

The median home value in ZIP code 29743 is $233,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29743?

The median household income in ZIP code 29743 is $81,463, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29743 in?

ZIP code 29743 observes the EST timezone.