Tega Cay city, SC

ZIP 29708 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Tega Cay city, SC (29708)

Median Income

$129,304

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,717

Wealth inflow

Population

42,931

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,717 for ZIP 29708 (Tega Cay city, SC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.6%-30% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-66% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.1%-74% vs US avg

1,038

Establishments

15,290

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Finance and insurance

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.7%
Construction6.2%
Manufacturing9.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Retail trade9.5%
Transportation, utilities5.9%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate15.6%
Professional, scientific, management16.8%
Education, health care, social15.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services4.1%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 29708 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 11.6%, median income fell 2.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.6%.

Median Income

$129,304

+72% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate