| City: | Rock Hill, South Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Winthrop University, Withrop College |
| County: | York County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:22 PM |
| Population: | 1,710 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 803 / 839 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.9379, -81.0277 |
| Land Area: | 0.128 sq mi |
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Winthrop University, a public comprehensive institution founded in 1886, operates under dedicated ZIP code 29733 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. David Bancroft Johnson established the school with support from Boston philanthropist Robert C. Winthrop and the Peabody Fund to train women as teachers. Originally located in Columbia, the college moved to Rock Hill in 1895 and became Winthrop University in 1992. The USPS assigned this dedicated designation in March 2011.
The 2020 Census counted 1,710 residents with a median age of 19.6 years, and 98% live in non-institutional group quarters consistent with dormitory housing. The campus sits in its own designated neighborhood approximately 20 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. This proximity to a major metropolitan area contributes to the university's appeal. Rock Hill is the valid mailing city for all university correspondence.
| Population: | 1,710 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 6 |
| Establishments: | 15 |
| Employment: | 235 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
ZIP Code 29733 has 1,710 residents and 5 households (average 6.60 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 30.9% male and 69.1% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.9%, much lower than the state average of 63.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (42.9%, much higher than the state average of 25.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.0%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,710Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,468Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 13,359.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 6.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 13.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,843 | 1,780 | 1,731 | 1,827 | 1,865 | 1,840 | 1,859 | 1,852 | 1,816 | 1,713 | 1,648 | 1,726 | 1,555 | 1,468 |
| Decennial Census | 1,751 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,710 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 0 | 332 | 189 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 1 | 781 | 387 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1,113 | 576 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 819 | 45.81% |
| Black: | 733 | 41.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 106 | 5.93% |
| Asian: | 19 | 1.06% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 103 | 5.76% |
| Total: | 1,788 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 528 | 30.88% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 1,182 | 69.12% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 1,710 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,377 | 93.80% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 35 | 2.38% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 32 | 2.18% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 24 | 3.81% |
| Total Population: | 1,468 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,412 | 96.19% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 56 | 3.81% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $17,222, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,222 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (43.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $73,542 | $73,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,571 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $11,346 | $13,021 | $9,079 | $9,211 | $9,013 | $9,022 | $9,940 | $13,603 | $12,647 | $13,229 | $13,261 | $17,031 | $19,250 | $17,222 |
| Employed: | 643 | 43.80% |
| Unemployed: | 88 | 5.99% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 737 | 50.20% |
| Total: | 1,468 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 4.04% |
| Service: | 282 | 43.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 251 | 39.04% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 0.93% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 78 | 12.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 643 | 100% |
In 2024, 78.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 16.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 21.21% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 36.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 42.42% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 33 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 78.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,246 | 79.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 241 | 15.30% |
| No Insurance: | 88 | 5.59% |
| Total: | 1,575 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,487 | 94.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,468 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,468 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 29733 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 244 people with an annual payroll of $6,266,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,915Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,498,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,266,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 244Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 29733 is located in York County, South Carolina, within the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16740) and South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,758,038 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 29733. It covers 0.128 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,758,038Source: Census |
| MSA: | Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.128 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5505.54 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4561405Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rock Hill city; South CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 29733 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.