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 High-density area
- $41,356
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 29306 (Spartanburg, SC) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.4 in 2023 to 251.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,855. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,500 (21% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $948; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spartanburg County, so 29306 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
144 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 29306?
32.3
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
8.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$24,855
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29306 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Spartanburg, SC household income vs. every South Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 384 reporting South Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,356 11th percentile higher than 11% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,434housing units
7,434
Total Housing Units
6,753
Occupied Units
681
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,500
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 29301
Spartanburg (29301)
31,051 residents
- 29303
Spartanburg (29303)
25,058 residents
- 29302
Spartanburg (29302)
16,571 residents
- 29306
Spartanburg (29306)
15,861 residents
- 29369
Moore (29369)
13,044 residents
- 29376 6,909
Roebuck (29376)
6,909 residents
- 29374 3,534
Pauline (29374)
3,534 residents
- 29320 530
Arcadia (29320)
530 residents
- 29333 374
Drayton (29333)
374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29306 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29306 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29369
Moore (29369)
$82,924 median income
- 29302
Spartanburg (29302)
$80,819 median income
- 29374
Pauline (29374)
$78,397 median income
- 29376
Roebuck (29376)
$70,645 median income
- 29301
Spartanburg (29301)
$57,805 median income
- 29320
Arcadia (29320)
$54,353 median income
- 29303
Spartanburg (29303)
$48,295 median income
- 29306
Spartanburg (29306)
$41,356 median income
- 29378 $32,356
Una (29378)
$32,356 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29306, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,861 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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