Elgin, SC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Elgin, South Carolina: 29720 and 29045. Together they are home to 84,956 residents in 32,324 households. That is more than the 2,360 people counted inside Elgin Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $62,969 in 29720 to $87,366 in 29045.
Elgin Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,360 |
| Households | 913 |
| Median household income | $77,994 |
| Median home value | $191,700 |
| Median age | 54.1 |
| Median rent | $774 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 84,956 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 32,324 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $62,969 (29720) to $87,366 (29045) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $71,785 |
| Homeowners | 81.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 57 routes, 39,295 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Elgin: 29045 ($87,366)
- Most residents: 29720 (53,584 people)
- Highest homeownership: 29045 (85.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 29045 (38.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 29045 (15.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 29045 (37.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 29045 ($266,400)
Every ZIP code in Elgin
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29720 | Lancaster | 53,584 | 20,644 | $62,969 | $245,500 | 79.8% | 28.2% | 9.8% | 35 | 26,307 | 2% of its land |
| 29045 | Elgin | 31,372 | 11,680 | $87,366 | $266,400 | 85.2% | 38.5% | 15.1% | 22 | 14,515 | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Elgin when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Elgin Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Elgin. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Elgin.
Counties
- Lancaster County — 4 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Lancaster — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Elgin, SC?
- 29720 and 29045. A ZIP code is listed for Elgin when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Elgin Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Elgin.
- What is the population of Elgin, SC?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,360 residents inside Elgin Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Elgin hold 84,956 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Elgin, SC?
- $77,994 inside Elgin Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $62,969 to $87,366.
- Which Elgin ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 29045, at $87,366, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Elgin, SC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 57 carrier routes reaching 39,295 residential and 1,521 business mailboxes.
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