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Laurens, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29360

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

20,977
56/sq mi
$53,941
Median income
$177,800
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laurens pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29360 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, with 20,977 residents across 375.3 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29360 reports a modest median household income of $53,941 (15% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,104. Poverty here runs at 18.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $177,800 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $835 monthly, and 65.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Laurens County, so you can benchmark 29360 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 29360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurens, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29360.

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 29360, Laurens, 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

20,977

Population

375.3

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29360?

41.3

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%
African American 27.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$53,941

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,104

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29360 ranks nationally

Laurens, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,941 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,790

Total Housing Units

8,660

Occupied Units

1,130

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$177,800

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$835

Median Rent

1980

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29360 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 146
2021 +11.8% 163
2022 +23.3% 201
2023 +2.3% 205
2024 +13.9% 234

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 410 business establishments in ZIP 29360, employing approximately 6,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,876,000.

410

Businesses

6,066

Employees

$248.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 95 23.2%
Other services (except public administration) 59 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.0%
Finance and insurance 34 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 31 7.6%
Manufacturing 30 7.3%
Construction 22 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.2%
Wholesale trade 8 1.9%
Information 8 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 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 29360 vs 29645 →

ZIP 29360 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 29360 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29360 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 29360 ranks #3 of 3 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
29645 Gray Court, SC 9,982 8.0 mi
29370 Mountville, SC 1,045 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Laurens County

29325 standard
Clinton, SC
Pop: 15,222
29645 standard
Gray Court, SC
Pop: 9,982
29692 standard
Ware Shoals, SC
Pop: 4,856
29384 standard
Waterloo, SC
Pop: 3,945
29332 standard
Cross Hill, SC
Pop: 2,435
29351 standard
Joanna, SC
Pop: 1,563

Related Areas

Laurens County Laurens, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29360 in? ▼
ZIP code 29360 (Laurens) is located in Laurens County, South Carolina. Laurens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laurens-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29360? ▼
ZIP code 29360 in Laurens, SC has a population of 20,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29360? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29360 is $53,941, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29360? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29360 is $177,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29360? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29360 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29360? ▼
ZIP code 29360 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 6,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29360? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29360 are: Retail trade (95), Other services (except public administration) (59), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29360? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29360 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 29360? ▼
In ZIP code 29360, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 29360? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29360 is 24.6 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 29360? ▼
In ZIP code 29360, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29360? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29360 is 18.9% 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.