| ZIP Code | 29712 |
|---|---|
| City | Edgemoor |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Chester County |
| Area Code | 803/839 |
| Elevation | 505 ft |
| Latitude | 34.797966 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.975531 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 45023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.2% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 502 (36%) |
| Some College | 262 (18.8%) |
| Associates | 206 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 127 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 279 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,113 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,100 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 977 |
| Vacant Units | 131 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 977 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 131 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 29712 is located in Edgemoor, South Carolina, within Chester County. With a population of 2,136, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 29712 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,113 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 29712 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,100 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 29712 is primarily White (90.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 29712 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 29712 in Edgemoor, SC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,136 residents, a median household income of $60,113, and a median home value of $199,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Carolina.