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County ProfileSC

Chester County

Population: 32,294 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
32,294
People
Median age
42.4
Housing
Total households
13,159
Income
Median household income
$52,458
Housing
Total housing units
14,807
Employment
Employment rate
54.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.3%
County details
Local time 02:23:16(ET)
NameChester
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
5 Standard1 PO Box
Area code803, 839
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates34.6893388, -81.1612128
Land area580.9 sq miles(1,504.4 km²)

Map of Chester county, South Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Chester County, South Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Chester County

Compare the largest cities in Chester County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Chester5,269$46,1381ZIPs
Edgemoor2,3271ZIPs
Great Falls1,951$30,4581ZIPs
Fort Lawn962$60,2881ZIPs
Richburg2801ZIPs
Lando491ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Chester County

Review the most populated postal areas across Chester County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
29706Chester$51,23019,346
29055Great Falls$37,4014,117
29714Fort Lawn$70,4752,945
29712Edgemoor$62,6562,327
29729Richburg$53,6182,178
29724Lando49

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS