ZIP code 29720
Where is ZIP code 29720?
Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 29720 belongs to Lancaster, South Carolina in Lancaster County. 29720 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704, 803, 839, 843, 854 and 980. About 53,584 people live in the 29720 area, where the median household income is $62,969. The closest ZIP codes are 29721 (Lancaster, 3.6 mi south), 29722 (Lancaster, 6 mi east) and 29744 (Van Wyck, 9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 29720 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lancaster |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 803, 839, 843, 854, 980 |
| Coordinates | 34.749, -80.7616 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 297 |
Population and income in 29720
| Population | 53,584 · higher than 97% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 188 · higher than 59% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42 years · higher than 54% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $62,969 · higher than 58% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,828 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $245,500 · higher than 70% of South Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $891 a month |
| Housing units | 22,777 |
| Households | 20,644 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 284.97 sq mi (plus 4.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29720. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 29720
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29721 | Lancaster, SC | 3.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 29722 | Lancaster, SC | 6 mi E | Unique |
| 29744 | Van Wyck, SC | 9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 29714 | Fort Lawn, SC | 9 mi W | Standard |
| 29058 | Heath Springs, SC | 10.5 mi S | Standard |
| 29704 | Catawba, SC | 12.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28173 | Waxhaw, NC | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
| 29712 | Edgemoor, SC | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
| 29729 | Richburg, SC | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28108 | Mineral Springs, NC | 14.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 29724 | Lando, SC | 14.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 29055 | Great Falls, SC | 15 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 29720 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 29720
123 MAIN ST
LANCASTER SC 29720
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (29720-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 29720?
- 29720 is a Lancaster, South Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 29720 in?
- ZIP code 29720 is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 29720 in?
- 29720 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 29720?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 29720 use area codes 704, 803, 839, 843, 854 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 29720?
- About 53,584 people live in ZIP code 29720, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 29720?
- The median household income in 29720 is $62,969 a year, higher than 58% of South Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 29720?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 29720 are 29721 (Lancaster, 3.6 miles), 29722 (Lancaster, 6 miles), 29744 (Van Wyck, 9 miles) and 29714 (Fort Lawn, 9 miles).