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Spartanburg, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29306

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

15,861
322/sq mi
$41,356
Median income
$177,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spartanburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
322
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29306 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29306 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 15,861 residents across 49.3 square miles, a density of 322 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29306 reports a modest median household income of $41,356 (35% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $24,855. Poverty here runs at 32.2%, with unemployment measured at 14.8%. Median home value sits at $177,500 (21% below the state average), median rent at $948 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 29306 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 29306

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spartanburg, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29306.

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 29306, 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

15,861

Population

49.3

Area (sq mi)

322

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29306?

32.3

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 36.2%
African American 49.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$41,356

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$24,855

Per Capita Income

32.2%

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29306 ranks nationally

Spartanburg, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,356 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,434

Total Housing Units

6,753

Occupied Units

681

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.5%
Renter 54.5%

$177,500

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$948

Median Rent

1974

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

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29306 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.9% 171
2021 +15.4% 197
2022 +12.2% 221
2023 +18.0% 260
2024 -3.3% 252

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 647 business establishments in ZIP 29306, employing approximately 6,844 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,872,000.

647

Businesses

6,844

Employees

$368.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 144 22.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 11.1%
Retail trade 69 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 67 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 46 7.1%
Construction 35 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 3.9%
Wholesale trade 24 3.7%
Manufacturing 22 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.2%
Information 10 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29306 vs 29302 →

ZIP 29306 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 29306 ranks #4 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 29306 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 29306 ranks #8 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
29302 Spartanburg, SC 16,571 4.5 mi
29333 Drayton, SC 374 5.4 mi
29376 Roebuck, SC 6,909 5.6 mi
29378 Una, SC 207 5.7 mi
29369 Moore, SC 13,044 5.9 mi
29301 Spartanburg, SC 31,051 5.8 mi
29320 Arcadia, SC 530 6.0 mi
29346 Glendale, SC 307 6.1 mi
29303 Spartanburg, SC 25,058 7.3 mi
29374 Pauline, SC 3,534 8.6 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
29302 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 16,571

Related Areas

Spartanburg County Spartanburg, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29306 in? ▼
ZIP code 29306 (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 29306? ▼
ZIP code 29306 in Spartanburg, SC has a population of 15,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29306? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29306 is $41,356, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29306? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29306 is $177,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29306? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29306 is African American at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29306? ▼
ZIP code 29306 has 647 business establishments employing approximately 6,844 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29306? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29306 are: Finance and insurance (144), Professional, scientific, and technical services (72), Retail trade (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29306? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29306 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 29306? ▼
In ZIP code 29306, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 29306? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29306 is 23.1 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 29306? ▼
In ZIP code 29306, approximately 45.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29306? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29306 is 32.2% 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.