The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29520 sells for about $269,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 166 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $807 a month.
ZIP 29520 — Cheraw
The housing market in 29520 is characterized by a stable, rural inventory with a median home price of $269,000. Market activity remains slow with long days on market, reflecting a balanced but quiet environment for buyers and sellers. Economic conditions are tied to the broader Chesterfield County region, which faces challenges with poverty rates and income growth.
This area is suitable for families and individuals seeking a lower cost of living and a rural lifestyle in northeastern South Carolina.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 166 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.7% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 29520, Chesterfield County, SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area include Cheraw Primary and Cheraw High, which are part of the local district.
The area maintains a rural economic base with ongoing local development initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Chesterfield County; specific millage rates and exemptions are determined by local jurisdiction.
The mean travel time to work for residents is approximately 20.2 minutes.
The area features local parks and community spaces, with access to regional outdoor recreation typical of the Pee Dee region.
The local economy is driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and public services within the Chesterfield County region.
The area is primarily served by regional highway corridors with limited public transit infrastructure.
The city participates in rural development and strategic planning initiatives to support local infrastructure.
Chesterfield County manages property assessments for tax purposes.
Parcels are served by the Cheraw school district and local utility providers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Cheraw State Park4.74 mi
- H Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial & Recreation Area4.78.7 mi
- Arrowhead Park4.51.6 mi
- Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham4.819.8 mi
- Stanton's Barbeque & Fish Camp4.316 mi
- Hamlet Depot & Museums4.719.3 mi
- Cheraw State Park4.74 mi
- Moree Sportsman Preserve4.910.5 mi
- H Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial & Recreation Area4.78.7 mi
- Arrowhead Park4.51.6 mi
- Teal Seafood4.53.6 mi
- Scotland Memorial Hospital2.727.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction offering golf, camping, and lake access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.