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York, SC
City in York County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29745.
Population
8,969
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,057
ZIP codes
1
York and its ZIP codes
York at a glance
- York is about 6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 69th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $56,176, 19% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,600 (23% below South Carolina) and median rent is $896 a month.
Local data for York, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
York, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,176
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$198,600
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (848), German Americans (572), Mexican Americans (399).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for York.
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
$1.75B
FY 2026, $6,208 per person
PPP loans
$26.55M
559 loans, 3,064 jobs reported
How people get to work
York, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
York, 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
89° / 30°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in York, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in York
1 in or overlapping York. Population shown
Cities near York
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SharonTown | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 8 |
| McConnellsTown | 8.5 mi | 3.4 |
| CloverTown | 8.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Hickory GroveTown | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| SmyrnaTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| India HookCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake WylieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| Rock HillCity | 12 mi | 44.5 |
| Tega CayCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| LowrysTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Baxter VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort MillTown | 16 mi | 19.6 |
| Grover, NCTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Kings Mountain, NCCity | 18 mi | 14.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is York, SC in?
- York is in York County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in York, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping York include 29745.
- What is the population of York, SC?
- About 8,969 people live in York, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near York?
- Nearby places include Sharon (6.7 mi), Newport (6.9 mi), McConnells (8.5 mi), Clover (8.6 mi), Hickory Grove (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023