Gaffney, SC

Census ZIP code profile for Gaffney, SC — 2 ZIPs, total population 40,093. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Gaffney, SC is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 40,093 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Gaffney splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Gaffney, the median household income averages $51,076 and per-capita income averages $26,528. Poverty rate runs at 20.1% and unemployment at 6.5%. On housing, the average median home value is $148,850 with median rent of $858 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Gaffney against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Gaffney as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

40,093

Population

$51,076

Median Income

$148,850

Median Home Value

39.5

Median Age

How much do residents of Gaffney earn?

Median Household Income
$51,076
Per Capita Income
$26,528
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Poverty Rate
20.1%

What does housing look like in Gaffney?

Median Home Value
$148,850
Median Rent
$858/mo
Owner Occupied
72.9%
Housing Units
18,240

Who lives in Gaffney?

Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
High School+
57.0%
Avg Commute
25 min
Foreign Born
3.5%

ZIP Codes in Gaffney, SC

Side-by-side: Compare 29340 vs 29341 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
29340 20,763 49 America/New_York
29341 19,330 80 America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Gaffney, SC?
Gaffney, SC has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 40,093, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Gaffney?
The average median household income across Gaffney, SC ZIP codes is $51,076. The poverty rate is 20.1%.
What is the cost of living in Gaffney?
The average median home value in Gaffney, SC is $148,850. Median rent is $858/month. 72.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.