Boiling Springs, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29316
Spartanburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,281
- 395/sq mi High-density area
- $74,735
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boiling Springs pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 395
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29316 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 29316 (Boiling Springs, SC) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.3 in 2023 to 232.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29316 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boiling Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 22,281 residents across 56.4 square miles, a density of 395 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,735 (17% above the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,516. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,900 (8% above the average South Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,240; 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spartanburg County, so 29316 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 29316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boiling Springs, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29316.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 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 29316, Boiling Springs, 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
22,281
Population
56.4
Area (sq mi)
395
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29316?
33.9
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
12.1%
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?
$74,735
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$35,516
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29316 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Boiling Springs, 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)
$74,735 Top 24% higher than 76% of 384 South Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,778housing units
12,778
Total Housing Units
12,551
Occupied Units
227
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,900
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,240
Median Rent
2004
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29316 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 145 |
| 2021 | +17.7% | 171 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 201 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 215 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 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 496 business establishments in ZIP 29316, employing approximately 5,384 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,549,000.
496
Businesses
5,384
Employees
$174.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 83 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 46 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 4.2% |
| Information | 13 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
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 29316 vs 29303 →
ZIP 29316 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
- 29349
Inman (29349)
30,129 residents
- 29303
Spartanburg (29303)
25,058 residents
- 29316
Boiling Springs (29316)
22,281 residents
- 29323
Chesnee (29323)
14,446 residents
- 29320 530
Arcadia (29320)
530 residents
- 29333 374
Drayton (29333)
374 residents
- 29329 278
Converse (29329)
278 residents
- 29378 207
Una (29378)
207 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29316 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29316 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29349
Inman (29349)
$76,168 median income
- 29316
Boiling Springs (29316)
$74,735 median income
- 29323
Chesnee (29323)
$63,263 median income
- 29301
Spartanburg (29301)
$57,805 median income
- 29320
Arcadia (29320)
$54,353 median income
- 29303
Spartanburg (29303)
$48,295 median income
- 29329
Converse (29329)
$35,972 median income
- 29378
Una (29378)
$32,356 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29316 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29303 | Spartanburg, SC | 25,058 | 3.3 mi |
| 29378 | Una, SC | 207 | 5.1 mi |
| 29320 | Arcadia, SC | 530 | 5.8 mi |
| 29338 | Fingerville, SC | 85 | 6.7 mi |
| 29349 | Inman, SC | 30,129 | 5.6 mi |
| 29333 | Drayton, SC | 374 | 6.1 mi |
| 29301 | Spartanburg, SC | 31,051 | 7.6 mi |
| 29368 | Mayo, SC | 68 | 6.9 mi |
| 29323 | Chesnee, SC | 14,446 | 7.1 mi |
| 29329 | Converse, SC | 278 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29316, 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 (22,281 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 29316 in?
ZIP code 29316 (Boiling Springs) 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 29316?
ZIP code 29316 in Boiling Springs, SC has a population of 22,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29316?
The median household income in ZIP 29316 is $74,735, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29316?
The median home value in ZIP 29316 is $244,900, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29316?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29316 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29316?
ZIP code 29316 has 496 business establishments employing approximately 5,384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29316?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29316 are: Retail trade (83), Other services (except public administration) (76), Accommodation and food services (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29316?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29316 increased by 8.0% 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 29316?
In ZIP code 29316, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 29316?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29316 is 25.3 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 29316?
In ZIP code 29316, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29316?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29316 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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