ZIP Code 29743 in Smyrna, SC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Smyrna, South Carolina
Counties:York County[Primary]
Cherokee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:11:26 PM
Population:1,384 [See All]
Area Codes:803 / 821 / 839 / 864
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.0187, -81.4177
Land Area:37.18 sq mi
Quick Link:
https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/29743/zip-code-29743.asp

Download this data |

Download ZIP Boundaries |

Interactive charts load automatically as you scroll. Hover for data, click to explore trends, and use the menu to export.

Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 29743 has 1,384 residents and 575 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.1%, much higher than the state average of 63.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.7%, much lower than the state average of 25.0% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,384Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:1,826Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:1,448Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:37.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$86,064Source: Census ACS
Households:575Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$242,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.41Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.80Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--7889959811,0179781,0681,0868619311,4382,0571,9131,8801,826
Decennial Census1,071------------------1,384--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.2

Male Median Age: 45.6

Female Median Age: 45

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male376241303222524137485550654458221211
Female453043321928494047443846483447283413
Total829284625150101818492939611378105504624
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,28994.02%
Black:372.70%
Hispanic:*282.04%
Asian:40.29%
American Indian:40.29%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:90.66%
Total:1,371100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:71951.95%45.6 years
Females:66548.05%45.0 years
Total:1,384100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,71093.65%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:945.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:135.86%
Total Population:1,826100%
Total Native Population:1,71994.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:1075.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $86,064, which is notably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $49,473 (135.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,210. Family households earn a median of $120,625 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $120,625). By gender, male median income is $79,000 and female is $31,048, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $47,952 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.0%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.7%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$36,591$51,389$45,368$36,518$37,969$42,336$39,875$40,096$43,854$58,700$60,290$81,463$71,895$86,064
Median Family Income$75,313$57,857$70,547$46,806$46,027$42,467$47,917$52,604$58,631$85,333$0$108,917$106,016$120,625
Median NonFamily Income$13,194$13,750$15,435$17,353$0$0$19,239$18,424$17,870$21,198$22,083$0$24,426$0
Median Male Income$42,292$41,875$45,333$44,583$0$46,333$41,006$32,361$41,250$0$0$74,327$76,190$79,000
Median Female Income$31,719$31,667$31,071$38,194$0$71,389$81,563$83,438$71,875$22,117$25,298$27,917$28,125$31,048
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,08968.88%
Unemployed:20.13%
Not In Labor Force:49030.99%
Total:1,581100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:51947.66%
Service:24522.50%
Sales and Office:353.21%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:10910.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:18116.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,089100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $242,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $122,300 (101.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83,100. The median gross rent is $862, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $112 (14.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.66% (48.92% with a mortgage, 51.08% free-and-clear) and renters 6.34% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.57%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$120,200$159,500$147,700$127,500$122,100$144,100$0$158,700$159,400$230,500$225,800$233,500$232,800$242,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:920.45%
$500 to $999:2250.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:1329.55%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:44100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$750$839$838$0$0$674$627$629$705$714$720$0$778$862
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):31845.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):33247.84%
Renter Occupied:446.34%
Total Occupied Housing Units:694100%

Occupied Housing Units:69499.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):40.57%
Total Housing Units:698100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:44663.90%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:25236.10%
Total Housing Units:698100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 30.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 18.40%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.90%). College enrollment is 1.72%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:634.56%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:15511.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):45332.75%
Some college, no degree:21115.26%
Associate's degree:856.15%
Bachelor's degree:39128.27%
Graduate or professional degree:251.81%
Total:1,383100%
High school or higher:1,16584.24%
Bachelor's degree or higher:41630.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,42774.67%
Public Insurance:33617.58%
No Insurance:1487.74%
Total:1,911100%
Has Health Insurance:1,76392.26%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty5.7%3.9%6.5%7.8%8.5%9.1%21.6%20.6%22.1%13.7%9.0%1.4%5.6%5.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:179.77%
Kindergarten:2413.79%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):9956.90%
High school (grades 9-12):3117.82%
College or graduate school:31.72%
Total:174100%
Early Childhood:4123.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):15488.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 29743 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $973,000. USPS data shows 601 residential mailboxes and 8 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:601Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:8Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:658Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:601Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:12Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$198,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$973,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:30Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 29743 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 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 29743. It covers 37.18 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.061 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:37.18 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.061 sq miSource: 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:4567210Source: Census
Place Name:Smyrna town; South CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


29744 | | 29742

Schools in ZIP Code 29743


We could not locate which school district 29743 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.

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary 4901 Hickory Grove Road
Hickory Grove, SC 29717
District: York School District 1Nearby
Blacksburg Middle 101 London Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
District: Cherokee County School DistrictNearby
Blacksburg High 201 West Ramseur Drive
Blacksburg, SC 29702
District: Cherokee County School DistrictNearby
Blacksburg Primary 1010 East Cherokee Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
District: Cherokee County School DistrictNearby
Blacksburg Elementary 402 Hardin Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
District: Cherokee County School DistrictNearby
Champion Christian Academy 703 Margrace Rd
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lake Pointe Academy 117 Carolina Crossing Dr
York, SC 29745
District: Private SchoolNearby
Grace Christian Academy 420 Branch St
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29743


Limestone University 1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
Type: Post Secondary
Cleveland Community College 137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152-6224
Type: Post Secondary
Gardner-Webb University Main St
Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Gastonia 284 E Garrison Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28054
Type: Post Secondary
Clinton College 1029 Crawford Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Type: Post Secondary
Winthrop University 701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov