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Spartanburg, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29302

Spartanburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,571
129/sq mi
$80,819
Median income
$285,400
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spartanburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29302 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 16,571 residents across 128.8 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29302 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,819 (27% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $45,011. Poverty here runs at 13.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $285,400 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,080 a month; 70.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 29302 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Spartanburg County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 29302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spartanburg, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29302.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29302, Spartanburg, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,571

Population

128.8

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29302?

40.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.8%
African American 15.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,819

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$45,011

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29302 ranks nationally

Spartanburg, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,819 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,440

Total Housing Units

7,822

Occupied Units

618

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$285,400

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,080

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29302 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 152
2021 +13.6% 172
2022 +21.3% 209
2023 +14.4% 239
2024 -2.5% 233

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 635 business establishments in ZIP 29302, employing approximately 10,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $558,660,000.

635

Businesses

10,767

Employees

$558.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 84 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 70 11.0%
Finance and insurance 68 10.7%
Retail trade 58 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 7.2%
Construction 41 6.5%
Wholesale trade 38 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 38 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.5%
Manufacturing 19 3.0%
Information 8 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 29302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29302 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29302 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29346 Glendale, SC 307 3.5 mi
29306 Spartanburg, SC 15,861 4.5 mi
29307 Spartanburg, SC 18,751 6.2 mi
29329 Converse, SC 278 6.8 mi
29324 Clifton, SC 167 6.2 mi
29374 Pauline, SC 3,534 7.6 mi
29373 Pacolet Mills, SC 297 5.8 mi
29333 Drayton, SC 374 6.5 mi
29372 Pacolet, SC 4,507 7.7 mi
29376 Roebuck, SC 6,909 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Spartanburg County

29301 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 31,051
29349 standard
Inman, SC
Pop: 30,129
29303 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 25,058
29316 standard
Boiling Springs, SC
Pop: 22,281
29307 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 18,751
29306 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 15,861

Related Areas

Spartanburg County Spartanburg, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29302 in? ▼
ZIP code 29302 (Spartanburg) is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Spartanburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spartanburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29302? ▼
ZIP code 29302 in Spartanburg, SC has a population of 16,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29302 is $80,819, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29302 is $285,400, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29302 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29302? ▼
ZIP code 29302 has 635 business establishments employing approximately 10,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29302 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Health care and social assistance (84), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29302 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29302? ▼
In ZIP code 29302, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29302 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29302? ▼
In ZIP code 29302, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29302 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.