PlainZIP

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
$48,243
Median income
$151,800
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,434. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $151,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $878 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Spartanburg County, letting you compare 29330 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 29330

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cowpens, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29330.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 29330?

45.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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

$30,434

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29330 ranks nationally

Cowpens, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,243 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,031

Total Housing Units

3,541

Occupied Units

490

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$151,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29330 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 29330 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 29330 ranks #5 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
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

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 Cowpens, SC South Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.