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Chester County, SC

7 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Chester County, South Carolina.

Population

32,182

Land area

581sq mi

People per sq mi

55

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Chester County

Full map

Chester County at a glance

  • Chester County is 69% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,458, 24% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 (39% below South Carolina) and median rent is $853 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Chester (5,218), Eureka Mill (1,813) and Great Falls (1,690).

Local data for Chester County, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chester County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,458

Poverty rate

18.7%

Median home value

$158,300

Prices +3.1% in a year

Median rent

$853/mo

Homeownership

78.4%

Bachelor's or higher

14.0%

Median age

42.4

Average commute

31.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,923), German Americans (1,525), Mexican Americans (589).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,267

10,583 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,449

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$233M

FY 2026, $7,200 per person

PPP loans

$34.7M

789 loans, 3,815 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$49K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Chester County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.4%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home5.5%

Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chester County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

368

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

20

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

45.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chester County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.8%

U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chester County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Chester County, SC?
Chester is the largest city or town in Chester County, with about 5,218 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Chester County?
Chester County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29031, 29055, 29704, 29706, 29712.
What is the population of Chester County, SC?
About 32,182 people live in Chester County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Chester County?
Chester County borders York County, Lancaster County, Union County, Fairfield County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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