Zip code 29055: Great Falls, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29055?

29055 is assigned to Great Falls, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29055 in?

29055 is mostly in Chester County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 29055?

About 3,924 people live in 29055, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 29055?

The median household income in 29055 is $37,401.

Q: What zip codes are near 29055?

The closest zip codes to 29055 are 29729, 29714, 29058, 29074, 29721.

Residential delivery areaChester CountyEastern Time

Population

3,924

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$107K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$819/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

35 sq mi

113 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29055

29055 is a small-town zip code in Great Falls, South Carolina (Chester County), covering 35 sq mi of land. About 3,924 people live here, or 113 per square mile. The median resident is 42.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,401 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $107,400, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $819 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.

How 29055 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate24.6%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%69th of 401 in SC
Homeownership rate82%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%139th of 401 in SC
Residents 65 and older21.7%
82nd
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%143rd of 411 in SC
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%155th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.476
79th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475123rd of 397 in SC
Government workers17.9%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%142nd of 409 in SC
Housing vacancy10.9%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%261st of 402 in SC
Residents under 1825.1%
75th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%72nd of 411 in SC
Diversity index60.8
74th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.945th of 411 in SC
Median age42.1
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2186th of 411 in SC
Average commute29.5 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · SC 25.6 min135th of 394 in SC
Uninsured rate9.7%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%193rd of 407 in SC
Unemployment rate5.7%
64th
U.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%144th of 409 in SC
Rent-burdened renters54.3%
64th
U.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%154th of 390 in SC
Self-employed workers9%
46th
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%192nd of 409 in SC
Median earnings per worker$37,685
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623271st of 408 in SC
Population density113/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi195th of 411 in SC
Healthcare workers6.8%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%303rd of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%273rd of 411 in SC
Per capita income$24,782
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236341st of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$819
8th
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180255th of 344 in SC
Population3,924
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225243rd of 411 in SC
Work from home4.6%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%265th of 409 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%332nd of 409 in SC
Median home value$107,400
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000301st of 382 in SC
Median household income$37,401
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SC $69,324356th of 383 in SC
Broadband access75.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SC 88.8%339th of 401 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%325th of 409 in SC

Measure	29055	Chester	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	24.6%	18.7%	14.1%	12.5%	91st	69th of 401
Homeownership rateStrength	82%	78.4%	71.9%	65.2%	83rd	139th of 401
Residents 65 and older	21.7%	19.2%	18.9%	17.2%	82nd	143rd of 411
Veterans	8.3%	8.4%	8.3%	6.2%	80th	155th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)	0.476	0.441	0.475	0.483	79th	123rd of 397
Government workers	17.9%	14.5%	15.2%	14.5%	76th	142nd of 409
Housing vacancy	10.9%	11.1%	13.3%	10.1%	75th	261st of 402
Residents under 18	25.1%	22.3%	21.4%	22%	75th	72nd of 411
Diversity index	60.8	54.5	54.9	61.4	74th	45th of 411
Median age	42.1	42.4	40.2	38.9	72nd	186th of 411
Average commute	29.5 min	31.6 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	72nd	135th of 394
Uninsured rate	9.7%	11.7%	9.6%	8.4%	69th	193rd of 407
Unemployment rate	5.7%	5.6%	4.9%	5.2%	64th	144th of 409
Rent-burdened renters	54.3%	45.3%	52.1%	51.1%	64th	154th of 390
Self-employed workers	9%	6.9%	9.9%	10%	46th	192nd of 409
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,685	$36,877	$44,623	$49,666	16th	271st of 408
Population density	113/sq mi	55/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	195th of 411
Healthcare workers	6.8%	6.1%	9.5%	9.7%	13th	303rd of 409
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	1.3%	5.8%	14.1%	9th	273rd of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,782	$28,227	$39,236	$44,673	8th	341st of 411
Median gross rent	$819	$853	$1,180	$1,413	8th	255th of 344
Population	3,924	32,182	5,296,225	334,922,499	6th	243rd of 411
Work from home	4.6%	5.5%	11.5%	15.1%	6th	265th of 409
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	14%	32.1%	35.7%	5th	332nd of 409
Median home value	$107,400	$158,300	$259,000	$332,700	3rd	301st of 382
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,401	$52,458	$69,324	$80,734	2nd	356th of 383
Broadband accessWeakness	75.4%	83%	88.8%	91%	2nd	339th of 401
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	325th of 409

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

42.1

Under 18

25.1%

65 and over

21.7%

Race and ethnicity

White52%
Black32%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial12%

Diversity index

60.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,695
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 55.8%
Married couples: 33.9%
Living alone: 39.2%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29055

$37,401

Chester Co.

$52,458

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,782

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.476

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29055

$107,400

Chester Co.

$158,300

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29055

$819

Chester Co.

$853

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

0.3%

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,903
Owner-occupied: 82%
Vacant: 10.9%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.4%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

19%

20–29

18%

30–44

32%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

29.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

13%

Office and admin

12%

Construction and repair

12%

Sales

11%

Management

11%

Food service

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,685

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29055	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,616	$74,888
Service	$20,398	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$59,095	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,432	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

42%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
Households with broadband: 75.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.3%
No internet access: 21.1%
Without health insurance: 9.7%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Great Falls
State: South Carolina
County: Chester County
Center point: 34.5742° N, 80.9149° W
Land area: 35 sq mi
Water area: 2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

29055 spans 2 counties

Chester County67% of land
Fairfield County33% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Great Falls12% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29055

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29729	Richburg, SC	9.5 mi	2,247	$53,618	$102,500
29714	Fort Lawn, SC	9.5 mi	3,462	$70,475	$189,800
29058	Heath Springs, SC	9.5 mi	5,423	$52,383	$152,200
29074	Liberty Hill, SC	11 mi	212	—	$409,100
29721	Lancaster, SC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
29014	Blackstock, SC	12 mi	1,595	$62,422	$187,300
29724	Lando, SC	15 mi	0	—	—
29720	Lancaster, SC	15 mi	53,584	$62,969	$245,500
29712	Edgemoor, SC	16 mi	2,047	$62,656	$208,900
29130	Ridgeway, SC	17 mi	6,252	$63,963	$265,500
29180	Winnsboro, SC	18 mi	11,730	$43,330	$121,000
29704	Catawba, SC	18 mi	3,060	$74,303	$243,800

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Questions about 29055

What city is zip code 29055?

29055 is assigned to Great Falls, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29055 in?

29055 is mostly in Chester County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 29055?

About 3,924 people live in 29055, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29055 in?

29055 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 29055?

The median household income in 29055 is $37,401.

What zip codes are near 29055?

The closest zip codes to 29055 are 29729, 29714, 29058, 29074, 29721.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29055, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.