Cowpens, SC · standard
ZIP Code 29330
Spartanburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,401
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,243
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cowpens pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29330 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 29330 (Cowpens, SC) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.2 in 2023 to 228.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 29330 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cowpens, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 8,401 residents across 93.8 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 29330 reports a modest median household income of $48,243 (24% below the average South Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,434. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,800 (33% below the average South Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $878; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spartanburg County, so 29330 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 29330
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cowpens, SC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29330.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 29330, Cowpens, 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
8,401
Population
93.8
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 29330?
45.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
3.2%
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?
$48,243
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,434
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 29330 ranks among South Carolina ZIPs
Cowpens, 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)
$48,243 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
4,031housing units
4,031
Total Housing Units
3,541
Occupied Units
490
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,800
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$878
Median Rent
1979
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 29330 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 144 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 160 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 192 |
| 2023 | +20.8% | 232 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 229 |
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 133 business establishments in ZIP 29330, employing approximately 2,312 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,465,000.
133
Businesses
2,312
Employees
$112.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
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 29330 vs 29368 →
ZIP 29330 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29341
Gaffney (29341)
19,330 residents
- 29307
Spartanburg (29307)
18,751 residents
- 29323
Chesnee (29323)
14,446 residents
- 29330
Cowpens (29330)
8,401 residents
- 29372 4,507
Pacolet (29372)
4,507 residents
- 29333 374
Drayton (29333)
374 residents
- 29346 307
Glendale (29346)
307 residents
- 29373 297
Pacolet Mills (29373)
297 residents
- 29329 278
Converse (29329)
278 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29330 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 29330 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29307
Spartanburg (29307)
$65,850 median income
- 29323
Chesnee (29323)
$63,263 median income
- 29373
Pacolet Mills (29373)
$62,143 median income
- 29341
Gaffney (29341)
$58,029 median income
- 29330
Cowpens (29330)
$48,243 median income
- 29372
Pacolet (29372)
$46,739 median income
- 29329
Converse (29329)
$35,972 median income
- 29346
Glendale (29346)
$30,673 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 29330 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29368 | Mayo, SC | 68 | 3.8 mi |
| 29324 | Clifton, SC | 167 | 5.0 mi |
| 29329 | Converse, SC | 278 | 4.6 mi |
| 29307 | Spartanburg, SC | 18,751 | 5.1 mi |
| 29346 | Glendale, SC | 307 | 7.8 mi |
| 29341 | Gaffney, SC | 19,330 | 6.8 mi |
| 29323 | Chesnee, SC | 14,446 | 7.8 mi |
| 29333 | Drayton, SC | 374 | 8.3 mi |
| 29373 | Pacolet Mills, SC | 297 | 9.7 mi |
| 29372 | Pacolet, SC | 4,507 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 29330, 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 (8,401 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 29330 in?
ZIP code 29330 (Cowpens) 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 29330?
ZIP code 29330 in Cowpens, SC has a population of 8,401 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29330?
The median household income in ZIP 29330 is $48,243, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29330?
The median home value in ZIP 29330 is $151,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29330 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29330?
ZIP code 29330 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 2,312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29330 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (19), Manufacturing (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29330?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29330 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 29330?
In ZIP code 29330, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 29330?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29330 is 21.7 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 29330?
In ZIP code 29330, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29330 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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