ZIP Code 29720 - Lancaster South Carolina

29720 Overview

ZIP Code 29720 is located in Lancaster South Carolina. Portions of 29720 are also in Van Wyck and Elgin (Lancaster County) and Springdale (Lancaster County) and Irwin and Buford and Tradesville and Unity and Lancaster Mill. 29720 is primarily within Lancaster County, with some portions in Chester County. Regionally, 29720 is located in Metro Charlotte.

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ZIP Code 29720 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLancaster
Primary CountyLancaster County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)52,308
Area Code(s)803 / 839
Current Time
EST

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29720 Demographics

29720 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 29720 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 29720 is White. The current unemployment level in 29720 is 4.5%.

Population52,308
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density181 People per Square Mile
Total Households17,412
Percentage High Income Households1.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$53,489
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$351,300
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 66.20%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 47.50%

29720 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White33,18166.06%
Black13,89527.66%
Hispanic2,7855.54%
Asian1600.32%
Native American1030.21%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander1070.21%

29720 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White3,48049.45%
Black2,64037.52%
Hispanic87212.39%
Asian320.45%
Native American120.17%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.01%

29720 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2,0157.93%
Bachelor Degree3,11412.26%
High School Diploma9,99639.34%
No High School Diploma5912.33%
GED or Alternate1,5866.24%
1 or More Years of College4,28316.86%
Associates Degree2,4999.84%
Masters Degree1,0053.96%
Professional Degree1030.41%
Doctorate Degree2150.85%

29720 Geography

Coordinates34.74428558,-80.73789978
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 29720
RegionMetro Charlotte
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area289 Square Miles

29720 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45c - Carolina Slate Belt

29720 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)31334047576569686249403349
Avg Max Temp (°F)52576574808790888373645572
Avg Precip (In.)4.543.714.693.083.354.114.574.294.033.523.333.3846.61

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