Lyman, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29365

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.4 square miles in Lyman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The area is home to 10,146 residents, producing a population density of 214 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 29365 against South Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 29365 sits at $76,966 (21% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,056. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 29365 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Spartanburg County, so you can benchmark 29365 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 29365

Construction

37
Retail trade

36
Professional, scientific, and technical services

19
Transportation and warehousing

18
Health care and social assistance

18

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29365, Lyman, SC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + 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

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

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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

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 →

29651

42,844
29615

35,151
29650

32,632
29349

30,129
29369

13,044
29334

11,331
29365

10,146
29322

8,781
29385

7,221

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29365 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

29375

$158,971
29650

$94,522
29369

$82,924
29651

$82,705
29334

$81,413
29365

$76,966
29349

$76,168
29615

$76,117
29322

$69,656

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.

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

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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.