29520 ZIP Code
Cheraw, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29520 |
| City/Town: | Cheraw |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,575 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,724 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,557 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,417 |
| Median Home Value: | $99,500 |
| Land Area: | 131.9 sq miles
341.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6880, -79.9295 |
Population Information (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,575 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,175 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,400 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 733 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 547 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 672 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 830 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 631 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,353 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,169 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,770 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,346 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 761 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,712 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 664 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 387 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $99,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $842 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,417 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,153 | 80.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,264 | 19.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,436 | 66.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,717 | 33.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,162 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 384 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,184 | 12.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,374 | 36.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,858 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 926 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,008 | 11.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 428 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,724 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,764 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,214 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,557 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,546 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,921 | 88.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 625 | 11.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,902 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,064 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 628 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 225 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,449 | 51.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,165 | 41.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 99 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 19 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 751 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 204 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 449 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 269 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 82 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 98 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29520 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 537 | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 372 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 791 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 517 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 766 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 674 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 551 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 529 | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 208 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29520 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,122 | 83.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 235 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 297 | 6.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 57 | 1.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29520 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 128 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 142 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,502 | 30.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 504 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 231 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 35 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 146 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 328 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,077 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 459 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 223 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 146 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,191 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,597 | 60.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,921 | 47.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,089 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29520 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,320 | 64.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,029 | 39.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,149 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 538 | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 96 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,040 | 20.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29520 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,266 | 66.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 13 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 145 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 198 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 218 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 53 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 42 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,482 | 23.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29520 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 300 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 322 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,381 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 978 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 915 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 913 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 680 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 422 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 506 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29520 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 47 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 402 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,656 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,927 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,308 | 20.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 77 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29520 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,050 | 20.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 231 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,776 | 73.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 42 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29520 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 591 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,590 | 30.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,812 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,160 | 22.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29520 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 804 | 23.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 919 | 26.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 572 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 314 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 521 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 249 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,084 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $364 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $842 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,153 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,122 | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 548 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 811 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,962 | 38.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,480 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,870 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29520 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,141 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,793 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,596 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 155 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 393 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,704 | 33.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29520 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,515 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 136 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 220 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 853 | 33.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 717 | 28.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 589 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,013 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 978 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,280 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,768 | 22.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,542 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 992 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29520 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,557 | 91.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 810 | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 531 | 65.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 217 | 26.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 79 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 62 | 7.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,115 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 49 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 460 | 938.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 460 | 938.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 460 | 938.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 101 | 206.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 225 | 459.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 14.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29520 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,842 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,114 | 93.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 728 | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 451 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 178 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29520 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,153 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,279 | 83.0% | 89.4% |
Cheraw, SC29520