29720 ZIP Code
Lancaster, South carolina
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 29720 |
| City/Town: | Lancaster |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | South carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,308 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,468 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,908 |
| Median Home Value: | $194,000 |
| Land Area: | 285.0 sq miles
738.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7453, -80.7433 |
Population Information (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,308 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,162 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,146 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,814 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,783 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,420 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,101 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,843 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,629 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,752 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,062 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,177 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,909 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,005 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,509 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,304 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $194,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $820 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,908 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,097 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,811 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,367 | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,730 | 23.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,347 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,928 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,075 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,665 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,678 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,014 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,686 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,301 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (29720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,738 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,417 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,468 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,585 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,011 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,486 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,130 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,790 | 82.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,871 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,245 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 105 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,952 | 64.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,581 | 27.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 96 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 400 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 846 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,433 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,936 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,260 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,089 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 141 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 950 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (29720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,009 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,132 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,032 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,205 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,366 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,861 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,429 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,263 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 909 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 891 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (29720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,030 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,174 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 36 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 625 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,715 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (29720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 189 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,806 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,300 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 690 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,054 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,527 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 626 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,807 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,116 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,354 | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,648 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,234 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 660 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.4% | 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 (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,502 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,728 | 64.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,349 | 38.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,199 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (29720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,429 | 71.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,354 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,289 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,641 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 317 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,993 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (29720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,474 | 75.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 292 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 86 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 316 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 458 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 410 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,846 | 17.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (29720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 299 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,852 | 13.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,926 | 13.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,866 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,555 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,809 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,886 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,880 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,121 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 714 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (29720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 443 | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,367 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,087 | 55.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,212 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 749 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (29720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,426 | 41.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 479 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,915 | 54.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 95 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 127 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (29720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,032 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,732 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,734 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,599 | 27.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (29720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,143 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,029 | 13.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,543 | 16.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,274 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,739 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,672 | 23.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 823 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 144 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (29720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,303 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $375 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $820 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.38 |
Households (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,097 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,330 | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,437 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,735 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,046 | 30.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,233 | 31.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,938 | 34.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (29720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,905 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,270 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,993 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 651 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,751 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,526 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (29720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,589 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 603 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 435 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,940 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,568 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,043 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,237 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,208 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 51,701 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,202 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 572 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,318 | 52.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,312 | 40.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (29720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,965 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,707 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,373 | 50.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,005 | 42.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,205 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 329 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (29720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,891 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 489 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,417 | 494.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,417 | 494.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,417 | 494.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 350 | 71.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 60 | 12.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,584 | 323.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 18.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (29720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,494 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 46,173 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,321 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,431 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 588 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 194 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 108 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (29720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,097 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,120 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Lancaster, SC29720