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Lyman, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29365

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

10,146
214/sq mi
$76,966
Median income
$261,800
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lyman pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
214
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29365 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29365 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lyman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to 10,146 residents across 47.4 square miles, a density of 214 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29365 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,966 (21% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,056. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $261,800 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 28 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 29365 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 29365

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyman, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29365.

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 29365, Lyman, 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

10,146

Population

47.4

Area (sq mi)

214

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29365?

33.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.2%
African American 11.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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?

$76,966

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$36,056

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29365 ranks nationally

Lyman, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,966 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,082

Total Housing Units

4,958

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$261,800

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,226

Median Rent

2000

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29365 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 159
2021 +14.2% 182
2022 +17.0% 213
2023 +11.1% 237
2024 +1.8% 241

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 207 business establishments in ZIP 29365, employing approximately 2,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,529,000.

207

Businesses

2,644

Employees

$150.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 17.9%
Retail trade 36 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 17 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.7%
Manufacturing 11 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.3%
Wholesale trade 7 3.4%
Finance and insurance 7 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.4%

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 29365 vs 29385 →

ZIP 29365 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 29365 ranks #7 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 29365 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 29365 ranks #6 of 9 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
29385 Wellford, SC 7,221 4.0 mi
29651 Greer, SC 42,844 4.1 mi
29334 Duncan, SC 11,331 5.9 mi
29377 Startex, SC 761 5.5 mi
29650 Greer, SC 32,632 7.8 mi
29375 Reidville, SC 95 9.0 mi
29322 Campobello, SC 8,781 9.9 mi
29349 Inman, SC 30,129 8.3 mi
29615 Greenville, SC 35,151 11.3 mi
29369 Moore, SC 13,044 11.7 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 Lyman, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29365 in? ▼
ZIP code 29365 (Lyman) 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 29365? ▼
ZIP code 29365 in Lyman, SC has a population of 10,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29365? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29365 is $76,966, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29365? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29365 is $261,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29365? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29365 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29365? ▼
ZIP code 29365 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 2,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29365? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29365 are: Construction (37), Retail trade (36), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29365? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29365 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 29365? ▼
In ZIP code 29365, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 29365? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29365 is 27.8 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 29365? ▼
In ZIP code 29365, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29365? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29365 is 10.0% 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.