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Spartanburg, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29307

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

18,751
161/sq mi
$65,850
Median income
$221,400
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
161
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29307 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29307 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 18,751 residents across 116.8 square miles, a density of 161 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29307 reports a modest median household income of $65,850 (3% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,394. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $221,400 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,093 monthly, and 74.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 29307, plus 6 more within Spartanburg County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 29307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spartanburg, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29307.

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 29307, 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

18,751

Population

116.8

Area (sq mi)

161

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29307?

41.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 18.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$65,850

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$37,394

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29307 ranks nationally

Spartanburg, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,850 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,827

Total Housing Units

8,030

Occupied Units

797

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$221,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,093

Median Rent

1977

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29307 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 145
2021 +11.9% 162
2022 +20.1% 195
2023 +7.5% 210
2024 +15.1% 241

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 494 business establishments in ZIP 29307, employing approximately 10,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $444,290,000.

494

Businesses

10,781

Employees

$444.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 74 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 53 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 50 10.1%
Construction 33 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 31 6.3%
Finance and insurance 27 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 4.9%
Manufacturing 23 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.3%
Wholesale trade 20 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.6%
Information 7 1.4%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 29307 vs 29324 →

ZIP 29307 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 29307 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 29307 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 29307 ranks #2 of 8 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
29324 Clifton, SC 167 0.3 mi
29329 Converse, SC 278 0.8 mi
29346 Glendale, SC 307 2.7 mi
29333 Drayton, SC 374 4.6 mi
29330 Cowpens, SC 8,401 5.1 mi
29302 Spartanburg, SC 16,571 6.2 mi
29368 Mayo, SC 68 7.0 mi
29303 Spartanburg, SC 25,058 7.7 mi
29373 Pacolet Mills, SC 297 6.4 mi
29378 Una, SC 207 7.9 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
29302 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 16,571
29306 standard
Spartanburg, SC
Pop: 15,861

Related Areas

Spartanburg County Spartanburg, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29307 in? ▼
ZIP code 29307 (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 29307? ▼
ZIP code 29307 in Spartanburg, SC has a population of 18,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29307? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29307 is $65,850, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29307? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29307 is $221,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29307? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29307 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29307? ▼
ZIP code 29307 has 494 business establishments employing approximately 10,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29307? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29307 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (74), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29307? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29307 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 29307? ▼
In ZIP code 29307, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 29307? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29307 is 23.6 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 29307? ▼
In ZIP code 29307, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29307? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29307 is 15.4% 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.