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Landrum, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29356

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

8,074
38/sq mi
$64,514
Median income
$292,000
Median home value
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29356 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Landrum, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 8,074 residents across 212.5 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29356 reports a modest median household income of $64,514 (1% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $42,595. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $292,000 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $626 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Spartanburg County, letting you compare 29356 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 29356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Landrum, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29356.

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 29356, Landrum, 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

8,074

Population

212.5

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29356?

53.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$64,514

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$42,595

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29356 ranks nationally

Landrum, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,514 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,511

Total Housing Units

3,899

Occupied Units

612

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$292,000

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$626

Median Rent

1986

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29356 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 181
2021 +10.3% 200
2022 +15.5% 231
2023 +15.5% 267
2024 +5.8% 282

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 245 business establishments in ZIP 29356, employing approximately 1,950 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,796,000.

245

Businesses

1,950

Employees

$68.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 20.0%
Construction 47 19.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 22 9.0%
Finance and insurance 20 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 18 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.9%
Manufacturing 10 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.2%
Wholesale trade 3 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.2%
Information 3 1.2%

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 29356 vs 29322 →

ZIP 29356 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 29356 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 29356 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 29356 ranks #6 of 6 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
29322 Campobello, SC 8,781 7.7 mi
28773 Saluda, NC 3,378 8.3 mi
28782 Tryon, NC 6,584 9.0 mi
28722 Columbus, NC 6,371 10.0 mi
28731 Flat Rock, NC 7,778 12.4 mi

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Pop: 31,051
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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 Landrum, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29356 in? ▼
ZIP code 29356 (Landrum) 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 29356? ▼
ZIP code 29356 in Landrum, SC has a population of 8,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29356? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29356 is $64,514, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29356? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29356 is $292,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29356? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29356 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29356? ▼
ZIP code 29356 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 1,950 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29356? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29356 are: Retail trade (49), Construction (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29356? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29356 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 29356? ▼
In ZIP code 29356, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% 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 29356? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29356 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29356? ▼
In ZIP code 29356, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29356? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29356 is 13.7% 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.