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Newport, SC
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29732.
Population
4,121
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
512
ZIP codes
1
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 2.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $110,417 a year, 59% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,000 (32% above South Carolina).
Local data for Newport, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,417
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$342,000
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (330), Scottish Americans (154), Polish Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,002
106,236 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,502
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $6,208 per person
How people get to work
Newport, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
645
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
383
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Newport
1 in or overlapping Newport. Population shown
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| India HookCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Rock HillCity | 5.8 mi | 44.5 |
| Tega CayCity | 6.8 mi | 4.6 |
| YorkCity | 6.9 mi | 8.5 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Baxter VillageCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake WylieCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Fort MillTown | 9.5 mi | 19.6 |
| McConnellsTown | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| CloverTown | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| LesslieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| SharonTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LowrysTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Pineville, NCTown | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| CatawbaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10 |
| Marvin, NCVillage | 17 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, SC in?
- Newport is in York County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Newport, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newport include 29732.
- What is the population of Newport, SC?
- About 4,121 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include India Hook (4.9 mi), Rock Hill (5.8 mi), Tega Cay (6.8 mi), York (6.9 mi), Riverview (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023