29706 ZIP Code – Chester, South Carolina
29706 is a ZIP code serving Chester, South Carolina in Chester County with a population of approximately 19,470 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $50,942, which is near the South Carolina average and below the national figure. The median home value of $139,100 is well below the national average, with 74.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $761 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing).
At 7.6%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 22.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 14.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 42.5, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 29726, 29729, 29014.
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ZIP 29706 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29706 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $139k | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $761 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.5% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29726 – Mc Connells
- 29729 – Richburg
- 29014 – Blackstock
- 29742 – Sharon
- 29031 – Carlisle
- 29364 – Lockhart
- 29712 – Edgemoor
- 29730 – Rock Hill
- 29714 – Fort Lawn
- 29733 – Rock Hill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29726 | MC CONNELLS | 2,099 | $79,167 |
| 29729 | RICHBURG | 2,204 | $44,370 |
| 29014 | BLACKSTOCK | 1,298 | $71,179 |
| 29742 | SHARON | 2,378 | $46,657 |
| 29031 | CARLISLE | 1,864 | $60,313 |