29706 ZIP Code
Chester, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29706 |
| City/Town: | Chester |
| County: | Chester |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,470 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,942 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,064 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,810 |
| Median Home Value: | $139,100 |
| Land Area: | 268.4 sq miles
695.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7156, -81.2345 |
Population Information (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,470 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,591 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,879 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,079 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 939 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,373 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,311 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,067 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,453 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,345 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,248 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,363 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,604 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,334 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 999 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 355 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $139,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $761 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,810 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,807 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,003 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,797 | 74.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,010 | 25.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,701 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 457 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,584 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,638 | 41.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,647 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,316 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,303 | 9.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 756 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,942 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,979 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,907 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,064 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,974 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,379 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 595 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,886 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,717 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,281 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 361 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,990 | 56.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,904 | 40.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 122 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 21 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 363 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 140 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 530 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 412 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 42 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29706 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 532 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 486 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,079 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 760 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 993 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,708 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 881 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 880 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 317 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 171 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29706 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,474 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,106 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 128 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 326 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29706 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 560 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,764 | 21.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 193 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,179 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 771 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 56 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 119 | 1.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 705 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,506 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 631 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 347 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 467 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 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 (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,272 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,281 | 57.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,319 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,065 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29706 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,470 | 70.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,333 | 42.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,929 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 575 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 181 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,307 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29706 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,721 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 19 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 58 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 247 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 159 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 52 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 120 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,427 | 16.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29706 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 324 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 773 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,464 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,031 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,230 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,286 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,226 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 534 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 931 | 10.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29706 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 6 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 440 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,464 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,682 | 53.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,063 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 155 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29706 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,376 | 43.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,995 | 51.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 83 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 87 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29706 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 674 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,360 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,540 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,233 | 28.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29706 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 715 | 12.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,425 | 24.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 961 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 899 | 15.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,142 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 448 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 120 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 87 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,078 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $338 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $761 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,807 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,268 | 41.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 790 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,616 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,404 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,992 | 25.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,743 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29706 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,864 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,919 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,538 | 45.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 297 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 848 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,442 | 31.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29706 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,818 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 146 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 343 | 9.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,820 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 902 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 607 | 15.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,274 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,283 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,337 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,975 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 111 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,601 | 53.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,263 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29706 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,365 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,779 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 966 | 54.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 788 | 44.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 215 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,234 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 82 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 236 | 287.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 236 | 287.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 236 | 287.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 88 | 107.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 132 | 161.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 9.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29706 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,391 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,888 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 503 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 380 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 48 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29706 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,807 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,020 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Chester, SC29706